Three Branches of Government

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writes the laws

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legislative

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House of Representatives and Senate

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legislative

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includes a total of 535 people

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legislative

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Requirements to serve: 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state

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House of Representatives

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Requirements to serve: 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state. Which legislative body do these requirements apply to?

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Senate

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Can Develop the budget and levy taxes

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Legislative

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Enforce the laws

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Executive

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What has three parts: 1. The President 2. The Vice President 3. The Cabinet?

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Executive

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The individuals who enforce the laws and carry out the everyday business of the government. Examples: IRS, Department of State, Post Office, etc.

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The Bureaucracy (The Cabinet)

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Requirements to serve: 1. 35 years old 2. Natural Born Citizen 3. Resident of the U.S. for 14 years

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President and Vice President