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Branches of the Government
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United States Government is divided into 3 parts. Each branch has certain powers. The branches are the following: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and Judicial Branch. |
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Legislative Branch
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A branch of the United States Government whose major job is to make our country's laws. |
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Senate
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The upper House of Congress. Each state has 2 members in the Senate.
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House of Representatives
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The lower House of Congress. The number of representatives from each state is based on its population. |
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Congress
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The National Legislature of the United States Congress has 2 Houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Capitol
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The building in Washington D.C. where congress meets.
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Separation of Powers
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To divide the power of government among its branches.
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Balancing Powers
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No one government branch is given so much power that it can completely control the other branches.
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Bill
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A proposed law given to the legislature for approval. |
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Article I
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In the constitution Article I lists the power of congress.
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