Branches of Government and Checks and Balances

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What is the Judicial branch?

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The Judicial branch is one of the three branches of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.

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What is the Executive branch?

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The Executive branch is one of the three branches of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

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What is the Legislative branch?

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The Legislative branch is one of the three branches of government responsible for making laws.

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What are Checks and Balances?

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Checks and Balances is a system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.