The Three Branches of Government

The Three B
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Branches of
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Executive Branch

The Executive Branch is home of the President and Vice P

President.

Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch is home of the Supreme Court, which is m
9 Supreme Court Jusitices.

made up of

Legislative Branch

• The Legislative Branch is made up o
Representatives.

of the Senate and The House of

Important Facts

• Each Branch has power over anoth
and balances

• The President appoints the Suprem
• Each state has two senators, but th

are a reflection of the population o

her, these are referred to as checks

me Court Justices
heir representatives in the house
of the state they represent

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1. Who is currently the President?
2. How many Supreme Court Justic
3. How many Senators does each st

ces are there?
tate have?