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The Three Branches of Government

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    The United States three branches of government and checks and balances
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  • Who is in the Judicial Branch?
    Supreme Court and Lower Courts
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  • Who is in the Executive Branch?
    President
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  • Who is in the Legislative Branch?
    Congress (house and senate)
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  • What is the Legislative Branch's main power?
    Make laws
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  • What is the Executive Branch's main power?
    Enforce the laws
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  • What is the Judicial Branch's main power?
    Carry out the laws
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  • What are other powers of the Legislative Branch?
    Initiates bills, can approve treaties, approve presidential appointments
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  • What are the other powers of the Executive Branch?
    Commander in Chief of armed forces, negotiate and sign treaties, nominate scotus justices
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  • What are the other powers of the Judicial Branch?
    Interprets constitution, reviews cases regarding lower courts and states.
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  • What is the check between the Executive Branch TO Legislative Branch?
    The president can veto legislation created by Congress and nominates heads of federal agencies.
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  • What is the check between the Legislative TO Executive Branch?
    Congress confirms or rejects the president's nominees and can remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances
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  • What is the Judicial Branch's Check?
    Judicial Review to the Legislature
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  • What is my favorite Color?
    Pink
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  • Who is the current US President?
    Joe Biden
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  • Name ten Presidents in 20 seconds
    Teacher decides correct answers
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  • What percentage of teachers drop out of the profession after the first year?
    25%
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