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GOVERNMENT

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United States Government

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GOVERNMENT BRANCHES

The U.S. federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Powers of these three branches are defined and vested by the U.S. Constitution, which has been in continuous effect since May 4, 1789.

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Legislative

This branch is made up of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress.


The legislative branch’s roles include:

  • Drafting proposed laws

  • Confirming or rejecting presidential nominations for heads of federal agencies, federal judges, and the Supreme Court

  • Having the authority to declare war

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Executive

The executive branch include:

  • President 

  • Vice President 

  • The Cabinet


The executive branch also includes executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees.

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Judicial

The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
 

It evaluates laws by:

  • Interpreting the meaning of laws

  • Applying laws to individual cases

  • Deciding if laws violate the Constitution

“The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but only to have the law of nature for his rule.” - Samuel Adams - Political Philosopher

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