3 Branches of Government Flashcard

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The legislative branch of the federal government includes the

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House of Representatives and Senate

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Who is the leader of the National Executive Branch?

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President

Front

What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?

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carrying out/enforcing the laws

Front

The table below describes the federal government. Executive- President Legislative- Congress Judicial-?

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Supreme Court

Front

This branch of government interprets the laws and decides if they are constitutional.

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judicial

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The United States government has a system of ___________ to ensure that no one branch has more power than another.

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checks and balances

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Each state has two representatives in the ________________, while the _____________________ is based on a state's population.

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Senate; House of Representatives

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Who has the power to veto bills from Congress?

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The Executive Branch