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The 3 branches of government are:

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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It enforces the laws

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What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

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It makes the laws

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

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It interprets the laws

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Federalism is:

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A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent units.

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What are the 3 levels of government?

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Federal, State, Local

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How does the Executive branch check the Legislative?

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By vetoing bills passed by Congress

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How does the Legislative branch check the Executive?

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Overriding vetoes

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How does the Judicial branch check the other two branches?

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Declaring laws or executive actions unconstitutional

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The requirements to be President of the United States are:

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At least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident for 14 years