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The U.S. government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch has specific responsibilities it must carry out. In three sentences, list one power that is held by each branch of our government?

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The Executive branch enforces laws. The Legislative branch has the authority to declare war. The judicial branch interprets the meaning of laws.
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Answer:

Executive: enforces laws

Legislative: has the authority to declare war

Judicial: interprets the meaning of laws

Step-by-step explanation:

All found on usa.gov. Hope this helps!

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