Civics Ch. 3-2 The Branches of Government

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Branch of government responsible for carrying out the nation's laws.

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executive

Front

Branch of government made up of the Senate & the House of Representatives.

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legislative

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The chief executive of the United States

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President

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Three-way division of power among the branches of the federal government

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separation of power

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System in which the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can limit the power of the other.

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checks and balances

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Appoints judges to federal courts and supreme court.

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executive branch

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Approves the appoint of judges to federal courts and supreme court.

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legislative branch

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Determines if a law is unconstitutional.

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judicial branch

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Interprets the meaning of laws.

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judicial branch

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To cancel or revoke

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repeal