Henderson 3rd-Branches of Government

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What is the Executive Branch?

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The Executive Branch is the part of government responsible for enforcing laws and is headed by the President.

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

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The President of the United States.

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What is one power of the Executive Branch?

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The power to veto laws passed by the Legislative Branch.

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What building houses the Executive Branch?

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The White House.

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What is the Legislative Branch?

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The Legislative Branch is the part of government that makes laws.

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What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

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To create and pass laws.

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What building houses the Legislative Branch?

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The Capitol Building.

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What is the Judicial Branch?

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The Judicial Branch is the part of government that interprets laws and administers justice.

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What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

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To decide if laws are fair and to resolve legal disputes.

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What building houses the Judicial Branch?

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The Supreme Court.