Here is the information you need to fill in the three sections of your worksheet.
Legislative Branch
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Main Job: Makes the laws.
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Who is in it: The Congress (which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives).
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Key Power: They decide how the government spends money and can declare war.
Executive Branch
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Main Job: Carries out and enforces the laws.
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Who is in it: The President, the Vice President, and the Cabinet (groups of advisors).
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Key Power: The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the military and can veto (reject) laws passed by Congress.
Judicial Branch
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Main Job: Interprets the laws and decides if they follow the Constitution.
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Who is in it: The Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
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Key Power: Judges decide if a law is constitutional. Their decisions are final and cannot be easily changed.
Final Answer:
Legislative: Makes laws; Congress (Senate & House of Representatives).
Executive: Enforces laws; President, Vice President, Cabinet.
Judicial: Interprets laws; Supreme Court and federal judges.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of three branches of government worksheet pdf.
