SEPARATION OF POWERS
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THE CONGRESS MAKES THE LAWS Legislative Bran |
THE PRESIDENT ENFORCES THE LAWS Executive Branch |
THE COURTS MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT QUESTIONS OF LAW Judicial Branch |
Legislative Branch-
Consists of Congress with two houses, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
Makes the laws.
Has the power of Impeachment.
Executive Branch-
The President is the head of this branch.
The President carries out the laws.
Constitution of United States.
Judicial Branch-
Federal Courts of the National Government.
Checks and Balances.
Power to Veto.