3 Branches of Government

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Branch that makes and writes laws

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Legislative

Front

The name for the house of representatives and the senate

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Congress

Front

Branch that enforces the laws

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Executive

Front

Major powers: 1. Serve as commander-in-chief 2. Nominates judges 3. Enforce the laws of the U.S. 4. Signs or Vetos bills into law

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Executive

Front

Branch that interprets the law

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Judicial

Front

Includes:
1. The Supreme Court
2. All other federal courts (inferior courts)

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Judicial

Front

Major powers: 1. Hear cases and rule on constitutionality 2. Ability to overturn laws or executive orders

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Judicial

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Each branch holds different powers in order to prevent one branch from having all the power. In addition, each branch has the ability to limit the others. This is...

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Checks & Balances

Front

Which level of government is the highest? State, Federal, Local, County

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Federal

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When government is divided into multiple branches, each with distinct powers...

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Separation of Powers