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What are the functions of the executive branch and the legislative branch of the u.s. government and the checks and balances between the two.

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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).

Explanation: Each branch of government can change acts of the other branches: The president(executive branch) can veto legislation created by Congress(legislative branch) and nominates heads of federal agencies. Congress confirms or rejects the president's nominees and can remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances.

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