The three branches of U.S. government

The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the United States: what each one does, how Congress is made up, the president, the Supreme Court, checks and balances, and a quiz.

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  1. The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
  2. Three branches, three jobs
  3. Congress
  4. The executive branch
  5. The judicial branch
  6. Checks and balances
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