The Branches of Our Government
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 There are three branches in the United States Government. | How many branches are in the United States Government? |
| The Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch are the branches of the United States Government. | What are the names of the three branches of the United States Government? |
| The Executive Branch is headed by the President. | Which branch is headed by the President; Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces; Chief law enforcement officer; suggests laws; under Article 2 of the Constitution? |
| The Legislative Branch is headed by the Congress. | Which branch is headed by the Congress; Drafts legislation; Makes Laws; under Article 1 of the Constitution? |
| The Judicial Branch is headed by the Supreme Court | Which branch is headed by the Supreme Court; Decides if laws are constitutional; under Article 3 of the Constitution? |
| The System of Checks and Balances allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches. | What system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power? |
| The White House is the Home of the President. | What is the Home of the President or Chief Executive? |
| The Capitol Building is the Home of the Congress. | What is the Home of the Congress? |
| The Senate and The House of Representatives are the two houses of Congress. | What are the two houses of Congress? |
| The Supreme Court is the nation's highest court, has nine justices, is the final arbiter in cases of law and the Constitution, and decides if a law is Constitutional or not. | What is the nation's highest court, has nine justices, is the final arbiter in cases of law and the Constitution, and decides if a law is Constitutional or not? |
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