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Civics Lesson

The document outlines the three branches of the US government: the executive branch led by the President and Vice President, the legislative branch consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate, and the judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the key roles and responsibilities of each branch, with the executive branch enforcing laws, the legislative branch creating and passing laws, and the judicial branch interpreting laws and resolving legal disputes.

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Civics Lesson

The document outlines the three branches of the US government: the executive branch led by the President and Vice President, the legislative branch consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate, and the judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the key roles and responsibilities of each branch, with the executive branch enforcing laws, the legislative branch creating and passing laws, and the judicial branch interpreting laws and resolving legal disputes.

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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
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
presidents 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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