Unit 3.2 Branches of Government (30 Points) Please make sure you put your name on your TGA.
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The United States Government: Powers of the Three Branches
Part 1: Please list at least 3 powers for each of the Branches of Government.
(3 points each branch for a total of 9 points)
Powers of the

Legislative Branch Powers of the

Executive Branch Powers of the

Judicial Branch
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The United States Government: Checks and Balances
Part 2: List how each branch performs checks and balances on each other.
(1 point each answer for a total of 16 points)

The Legislative Branch
How does the Legislative Branch check on the Executive branch? How does the Legislative Branch check on the Judicial Branch?
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The Executive Branch
How does the Executive Branch check on the Legislative branch? How does the Executive Branch check on the Judicial Branch?
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The Judicial Branch
How does the Judicial Branch check on the Legislative branch? How does the Judicial Branch check on the Executive Branch?
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Part 3: In your opinion, which Branch of Government holds the most power? Why? If you could be a part of any branch of the government, which would it be? In your response, provide three aspects of this branch that make you interested in working for this branch of government. (5 points)