Understanding Government Branches

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What are the three branches of the United States government?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

What is the primary function of the Executive branch?

Back

To enforce laws

Front

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution?

Back

Judicial

Front

How does the Legislative branch check the power of the Executive branch?

Back

By overriding vetoes

Front

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial

Front

What role does the Executive branch play in the system of checks and balances?

Back

It can veto legislation

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

How can the Judicial branch check the power of the Legislative branch?

Back

By declaring laws unconstitutional

Front

What is one way the Legislative branch can check the power of the Judicial branch?

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By impeaching judges