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Who is in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court and Lower Courts
Who is in the Executive Branch?
President
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress (house and senate)
What is the Legislative Branch's main power?
Make laws
What is the Executive Branch's main power?
Enforce the laws
What is the Judicial Branch's main power?
Carry out the laws
What are other powers of the Legislative Branch?
Initiates bills, can approve treaties, approve presidential appointments
What are the other powers of the Executive Branch?
Commander in Chief of armed forces, negotiate and sign treaties, nominate scotus justices
What are the other powers of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets constitution, reviews cases regarding lower courts and states.
What is the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Cannot tax states
What was the first form of government called in the United States?
Articles of Confederation
What is an Amendment?
a change
What is a compromise?
two sides give up something to come to an agreement.
what does ratify mean?
to approve
How many Amendments are in our Constitution?
27 Amendments
How many Articles are in our Constitution?
27 Articles
