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Branches of Gov't

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US Senate, House of Representatives Legislative Branch
US President, Cabinet Executive Branch
Supreme Court, All Federal Courts Judicial Branch
Law Making Branch Legislative Branch
Enforce Laws, Work with other Countries, Protect the Country, Provide Services to the People Executive Branch
Review Laws to determine if they follow the constitution Judicial Branch
Nominated by the President, Confirmed by the Senate Judicial Branch
Elected by the Electoral College, Need 270 Electoral College Votes Executive Branch
Elected by the people of their state, district Legislative Branch
Serves 6 years, represent the entire state US Senate
Serves 2 Years, represent their district US House of Representatives
Serves 4 year terms, can be elected 2 times President
Serves for Life US Federal Judge
Highest Court in the Country, Final decision made by this court Supreme Court
Nomination Formal process of selecting or proposing a candidate to run for public office or for appointment to a position
Veto The formal, authoritative power of one person or body to prohibit, forbid, or block a proposed action or legislation passed by another
Override To use superior authority to set aside, cancel, or disregard a decision
Impeach formally accusing a public official (such as a President or judge) of serious misconduct
Bill A proposed law in a legislature
Separation of Powers The division of responsibilities into 3 branches to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
Constitution Document that outlines the structure and power given to the government
Created by: jhoogland
 

 



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