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Branches of Govt.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Executive Branch | President, Vice President, Cabinet |
| Executive Branch | Controls the mail/U.S. Postal Service |
| Executive Branch | Can veto bills and laws |
| Executive Branch | Can approve treaties |
| Executive Branch | Deals with international powers |
| Executive Branch | Commands the military |
| Legislative Branch | Senate, House of Representatives (Congress) |
| Legislative Branch | Creates spending bills |
| Legislative Branch | Creates laws |
| Legislative Branch | Can impeach government officials who do wrong |
| Judicial Branch | Supreme Court |
| Judicial Branch | Decides if laws are fair |
| Judicial Branch | Decides cases involving states' rights |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets/explains the Constitution |