Branches of Government and More

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What is the function of the legislative branch of the government?

Back

make the laws

Front

Who heads the executive branch of the government?

Back

President

Front

What does the term "veto" mean?

Back

to reject or prevent something

Front

What does it mean to "compromise?"

Back

to give up some of what it wanted

Front

What do we call the system where the three branches of government keep each other from having too much power?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Who heads the judicial branch of the government?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

What is the function of the judicial branch of the government?

Back

interpret the laws

Front

Congress is made up of two houses. Which house is elected based on the population of each state?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Who heads the legislative branch of the government?

Back

Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)

Front

What is the function of the executive branch of the government?

Back

enforce or carry out the laws