Three Branches of Government Vocabulary

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial.

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How many members are in the Senate?

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100.

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What branch of government makes the laws?

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Legislative branch.

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What branch of government enforces the laws?

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Executive branch.

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What branch of government interprets the laws?

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Judicial branch.

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What is a veto?

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To reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

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Who is the head of the Executive branch?

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The President.

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What is the role of the Judicial branch?

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To decide whether laws are working fairly.

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What is a justice?

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A judge in a court of law.

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What is the main function of the Legislative branch?

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To create laws.