Branches of Government

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How many branches of government does the U.S. have?

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3

Front

What is the purpose of having the 3 branches of government?

Back

to divide and balance power within the government

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What is the law of the land that outlines how our federal government works?

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The Constitution

Front

President, Vice President, Cabinet

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Enforces laws

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Makes laws

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Legislative Branch

Front

Supreme Court and lower federal courts

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

The Senate and House of Representatives

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Interprets, or reviews, laws

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Decides if laws break the Constitution

Back

Judicial Branch