Three Branches of Government Matching 6a

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Consists of the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land

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judicial

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Consists of the Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives (435 members, based upon populations of the states) and the Senate (100 members—two per state)

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legislative

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Makes the laws of the nation

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judicial

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Headed by the president of the United States, the chief executive officer of the nation

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executive

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Who exercises the power of judicial review?

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judicial

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Who declares war?

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legislative

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Executes the laws of the land

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judicial

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Who approves the annual budget?

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legislative

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Prepares the annual budget for congressional action

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executive

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Regulates interstate and foreign trade

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legislative