Three branches of goverment

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What does the Legislative branch do?

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Makes laws.

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Who is part of the Executive branch?

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The President and the Vice President.

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What is the main role of the Judicial branch?

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Interprets the laws.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

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To ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

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What does the President do?

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Enforces laws and leads the Executive branch.

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What is the role of Congress?

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To create and pass legislation.

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Who can declare laws unconstitutional?

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The Judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court.

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What is a veto?

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The President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress.

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What is the Supreme Court?

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The highest court in the Judicial branch.