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Branches of Government
characteristics of the 3 branches
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History
5th Grade
10/12/2008

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Term
Executive
Definition

 

nominate judges

Term
Judicial
Definition

 

members are Supreme Court Justices and federal courts

Term
Legislative
Definition

 

collect taxes

Term
Executive
Definition

 

represents the USA in foreign affairs

Term
Judicial
Definition

 

determine whether laws are unconstitutional

Term
Executive
Definition

 

commander in chief of armed forces

Term
Executive
Definition

 

main responsibility is carrying out laws

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Legislative
Definition

 

writes and passes laws

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Executive

Definition

 

grant pardons

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Executive
Definition

 

calls Congress together for special sessions

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Legislative
Definition

 

members are senators and members of the House of Representatives

Term
Executive
Definition

 

sign treaties

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Judicial
Definition

 

presides over impeachment trials

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Legislative
Definition

 

main responsibility is making laws

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Judicial
Definition

 

determine if treaties are unconstitutional

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Legislative
Definition

 

create national currency

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Executive
Definition

 

members are the President and other government officials

Term
Legislative
Definition

 

declare war

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Judicial
Definition

 

main responsibility is interpreting laws

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Legislative
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overrule presidential veto with 2/3 majority

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