Understanding our Government (1)

Understanding our
Government

By: Luke Boston & Colin Quigley

Table Of Contents

Page 2 ………………………………………………… Declaration of Independence
Page 3 …………………………………………………………… Legislative Branch
Page 4 …………………………………………………………… Executive Branch
Page 5 …………………………………………………………… Judicial Branch
Page 6 …………………………………………………………… Bill Of Rights

Page 1

Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was a document that was written by Thomas
Jefferson and it was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. It states the
reasons why British Colonies in North America searched for independence and

why they deserve it.

Page 2

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is a branch in the government that makes the laws,

debates them and they pass them. Page 3

Executive Branch

This is the branch of the government that enforces the laws. The main power is
used by the President. The laws they enforce are the ones that are made by the

Legislative Branch.

Page 4

Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch is the branch of the government that interprets and applies
the laws in the name of the state. They also settle disputes in court.

Page 5

Bill Of Rights

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments which give rights to Americans. Was
made on September 25, 1789.

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