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In three sentences, list one power that is held by each branch of our government.

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Answer:

Legislative—Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)

Executive—Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)

Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)

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this is the answer because it is List the three branches of government.

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Answer:

Checks and Balances

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Assuming that you live in America, too:

Each branch of government has the power to 'check' each other. This system is called checks and balances. For example, when someone is the legislative branch proposes a law, the executive branch has to pass it (via the President); however, the judicial branch has the power to veto that law if they find it unconstitutional (via the Supreme Court).

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