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EOC Branches of Government Flashcards

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1
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The branch that interprets and applies laws

A

Judicial

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The Judicial Branch…

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interprets and applies laws

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The branch that makes or passes laws

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Legislative

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The Legislative branch…

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makes or passes laws

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The branch that enforces laws

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Executive

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The Executive branch…

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enforces laws

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The President is part of this branch

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Executive Branch

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The head of the Executive branch

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The President

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Congress is part of this branch

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Legislative Branch

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10
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Who makes up the Legislative Branch

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Senate and House of Representatives (Congress)

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11
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The courts make up this branch

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Judicial Branch

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12
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What makes up the Judicial Branch

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Supreme and Federal Courts

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13
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What branch sets tax rates

A

Legislative Branch

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14
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What branch can sign or veto laws passed by Congress

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Executive Branch

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15
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What branch can declare war

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Legislative Branch

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16
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What branch can deploy the military/national guard

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Executive Branch

17
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This branch can impeach the President or judges

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The Legislative Branch

18
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This branch appoints judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members

A

The Executive Branch

19
Q

This branch can approve the President’s appointments
and treaties

A

The Legislative Branch (specifically the Senate)

20
Q

This branch can rule that laws are unconstitutional

A

The Judicial Branch

21
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This branch proposes a budget

A

The Executive Branch

22
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This branch can recognize foreign nations

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The Executive Branch

23
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This branch can override a President’s veto

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The Legislative Branch

24
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This branch can sentence people for a crime

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The Judicial Branch

US Government (Rice) (8 decks)

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