Branches of Government Powers

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What are the powers of the Legislative branch?

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Making laws, approving the budget, declaring war, and overseeing the executive branch.

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Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

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legislative branch

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What is the main responsibility of the Executive branch?

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Enforce and administer laws

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Who is the head of the Executive branch?

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President of the United States

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What are the powers of the Judicial branch?

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Interpreting the Constitution and laws, reviewing and overturning unconstitutional laws, and settling disputes between states.

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Which branch of government has the power to interpret laws?

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Judicial branch

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What is the role of the Legislative branch in the lawmaking process?

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The role of the Legislative branch in the lawmaking process is to propose, debate, and vote on new laws.

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Who has the power to veto bills passed by the Legislative branch?

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The President

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What is the role of the Executive branch in the lawmaking process?

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The Executive branch proposes legislation, signs bills into law, or vetoes them.

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Who has the power to appoint judges to the Judicial branch?

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The President of the United States