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E.M. - Parts of Gov.
Parts of U.S. Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Judicial Branch | members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate |
| Legislative Branch | consists of the House of Reps and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress; has sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers |
| Executive Branch | President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces; responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and appoints the heads of the federal agencies. Vice President is included |
| President | an elected official serving as both chief of state and chief political executive in a republic having a presidential government |
| Supreme Court | The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the only part of the federal judiciary specifically required by the Constitution |
| Senate | an assembly or council usually possessing high deliberative and legislative functions:the second chamber in the bicameral legislature of a major political unit (2 reps. from each state) |
| House of Representatives | the lower house of a legislative body (as the United States Congress) ; number of reps. depends on population of state |
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