Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

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Established by Article II of Constitution

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Executive

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Commander-in-chief of the armed forces

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Executive

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Appoints ambassadors, federal judges, and cabinet members

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Executive

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Enforces laws

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Executive

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Interprets Laws

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Judicial

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Can declare laws unconstitutional? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Judicial

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Established by Article III of Constitution

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Judicial

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Appointed to life at the federal level

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Judicial

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Established by Article I of Constitution

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Legislative

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Declares war, provides and maintains armed forces

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Legislative