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Civics ch 3 sect 2
The Three Branches of Government
Term | Definition |
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separation of powers | the distribution of equal political power among the branches of government |
legislative branch | the lawmaking arm of the federal government |
executive branch | responsible for executing the country’s laws |
judicial branch | interprets the meaning of the laws passed by Congress and sets punishments for people who break the law |
checks and balances | equal distribution of powers and limits on power of other branches |
veto | the president has the power to reject a proposed law |
judicial review | review the acts of other branches of government |
constitution | a written plan for government |