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The US Government
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A simple chart of how the US government functions
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Logan Valko
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The US Government
Judicial
Oversees the court system
Explains meaning of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress
The Supreme Court
Rules whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional
Nine justices
Eight associate justices
One chief justice
Highest court in the land
Executive
President
Negotiates treaties
Head of state
Commander in chief of the armed forces
Limitation
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Presidency
Approves and carries out laws
Legislative
Senate
100 senators
Six-year terms
Vice President is head
Ratifies treaties by a two-thirds vote
Approves nominations to the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, federal courts and other posts
House of Representatives
435 representatives
Two-year terms
The Speaker of the House, elected by the representatives, is head of the House
Makes laws
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