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US Govt Branches

  1. What are the three branches of government?
    • The Legislative Branch (Congress)
    • The Executive Branch (President)
    • The Judicial Branch (The Courts)
  2. The Legislative Branch (Congress)
    • The Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress.
    • Congress creates laws, levy taxes, delcare war and print money. They also control the budget.
  3. The Executive Branch (The President)
    • The President enforces laws that congress makes.
    • Commander in Chief of the armed forces.
    • Conducts Foreign Relations.
  4. The Judicial Branch (The Courts)
    • Regional Circuit Courts
    • Appeals Courts
    • The Supreme Court
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