Front

The branch of government that enforces, carries out, the law.

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Executive

Front

The branch of government that makes the laws.

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Legislative

Front

The branch of government that reviews laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.

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Judicial

Front

The head of this branch is the Supreme Court

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Judicial

Front

The head of this branch is the President. Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Executive

Front

The head of this branch is Congress

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Legislative

Front

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 435 representatives, based on population.

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House of Representatives

Front

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 100 representatives, 2 per state.

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Senate

Front

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

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Checks & Balances

Front

What are the three branches of government? Options: Congress, House of Representatives and the Senate, President, Vice President and the Cabinet, Executive, Legislative and Judicial, Judge, Laws and Executive

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Executive, Legislative and Judicial