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Three Branches of Government

The governance of the United States is structured around three distinct branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary. The Legislative branch, composed of Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate, is responsible for creating bills.

Three Branches of Government

Three Branches of Government

Legislative

creates bills
can override veto with 2/3 vote
congress
senate
house of representatives

Executive

check: can veto congresses bills
signs bills into law
appoints supreme court
president

Judiciary

check: judicial review
can declare congresses laws unconstitutional
supreme court