Chapter 3.2 - 3 Branches of Govt

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The executive branch is responsible for

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carrying out laws.

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The judicial branch of government

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interprets laws and punishes lawbreakers.

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The federal court system is the

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judicial branch.

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The president can: a. punish lawbreakers. b. turn down proposed laws. c. make laws. d. appoint people to Congress.

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turn down proposed laws.

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The legislative branch

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makes laws.

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The federal executive branch is headed by

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The president

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The Supreme Court can

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interpret the meaning of laws.

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Overriding a presidential veto requires

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a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.

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The powers of government are balanced by

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being distributed among three branches.

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Checks and balances ensure

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that no branch of government has more power than another.