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3 Branches of Gov't
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Term | Definition |
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Executive | Makes sure the laws are obeyed |
Executive | President heads the armed forces |
Executive | National-president lives in the White House |
Executive | State--governor lives in Indianapolis |
Executive | Local-mayor lives in Plymouth |
Legislative | Writes the laws |
Legislative | Congress-made up of House of Representatives and Senate |
Legislative | Congress works in the Capitol Building |
Legislative | Both Senate and House of Representatives must agree to pass a law |
Judicial | Judges--Supreme Court |
Judicial | Decides if laws are fair and follow the Constitution |
Judicial | Most powerful court |
Judicial | Supreme Court has 9 justices (judges) |