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Our Government Session 10

The document outlines the three branches of the US government: the executive branch led by the President, the legislative branch consisting of Congress, and the judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the roles and key powers of each branch, including that the President commands the military and oversees departments and agencies, Congress writes and passes bills that are sent to the President, and the Supreme Court makes final rulings that can only be overturned by itself or a constitutional amendment.

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Our Government Session 10

The document outlines the three branches of the US government: the executive branch led by the President, the legislative branch consisting of Congress, and the judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the roles and key powers of each branch, including that the President commands the military and oversees departments and agencies, Congress writes and passes bills that are sent to the President, and the Supreme Court makes final rulings that can only be overturned by itself or a constitutional amendment.

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OUR GOVERNMENT

A SYSTEM OF CHECKS AND BALANCES

OUR GOVERNMENT
The Executive Branch includes the
President, Vice President, departments
and agencies.
The Legislative Branch includes the
Senate and the House of
Representatives.
The Judicial Branch includes the
Supreme Court.

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH


The President is the leader of the
country and commander-in-chief of the
military.
The Vice President is the President of
the Senate and becomes President if
the President can no longer do the job.
The Departments advise the President
on issues and help carry out policies.
The Independent Agencies carry out
policy or provide special services to
the people.

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH


The U.S. Congress is made up of two
parts, the House of Representatives
and the Senate.
The primary duty of the Congress is to
write, debate, and pass bills, which are
then passed on to the President for
approval.
Other Powers of Congress include
making laws about trade, taxes,
money and war.

THE JUDICIAL BRANCH


The Judicial Branch includes the
federal court system with the Supreme
Court as the highest court.
Once the Supreme Court makes a
decision, it can only be changed by
another Supreme Court decision or by
amending the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is made up of nine
Justices appointed by the President
and approved by the Senate.

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