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3 Branches of Government
US Branches of Government
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Social Studies
7th Grade
06/30/2016

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Legislative
Definition
This branch of government has the power to write new laws
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Executive
Definition
This branch of government has the power to veto new laws
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Judicial
Definition
This branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional
Term
Veto
Definition
The power or right to refuse to accept or allow the law to be enacted.
Term
Bill
Definition
A draft of a law proposal sent to the Legislative Branch
Term
Congress
Definition
The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Senate
Definition
The upper house of the US Congress, two Senators(people) are elected from each state by popular vote for a six-year term.
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House of Representatives
Definition
The lower house of the US Congress are elected from each state by popular vote for a two-year term.
Term
Commander In Chief
Definition
President of the United States
(Executive Branch)
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Congressman
Definition
Any member elected from each state by popular vote to either Senate or Legislative: Most commonly used for House of Legislation member
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Senator
Definition
A person/member elected from each state by popular vote to the Senate
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Supreme Court
Definition
Judicial Branch the highest court of the U.S.consisting of nine judges and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the United States
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