3 Branches of Government for Kids and Teachers (original) (raw)
The government of the United States is composed of three branches - the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch.
- The executive branch sees that laws are carried out.
- The legislative branch makes new laws.
- The judicial branch makes sure that the laws and actions of the other branches agree with the Constitution of the United States of America.
Checks and Balances as provided by the Constitution
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