Three Branches of Government

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The branch of government that enforces, carries out, the law.

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Executive

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The branch of government that makes the laws.

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Legislative

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The branch of government that reviews laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.

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Judicial

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The head of this branch is the Supreme Court

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Judicial

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This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 435 representatives, based on population.

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House of Representatives

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This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 100 representatives, 2 per state.

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Senate

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What is a Bill?

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An idea for a new law

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What is a committee?

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A group of people who meet to discuss a bill

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After a bill is introduced in the Senate, where does it go?

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A Senate committtee studies the bill

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What happens after the Senate Committee studies the bill?

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The committee votes