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Branches of Governme
Branches of Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Legislative Branch | Makes laws Declare war, tax, approve budget, impeach Congress = Senate + House 100 Senators, 435 Representatives Senate: 6 years; House: 2 years Speaker of the House, Vice President (Senate) |
| Executive Branch | Enforces laws Veto bills, command military, appoint officials/judges President, VP, Cabinet, agencies 1 President, 1 VP President: 4 years, max 2 terms President |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets laws Judicial review, rule on constitutionality Supreme Court + lower courts 9 Supreme Court Justices Life terms Chief Justice |