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Lesson 37 of 84 · Local and State Government
State Legislatures: Making Laws
Checks and balances ensure no branch becomes too powerful. The President can veto laws; Congress can override vetoes; the Supreme Court can strike down unconstitutional laws.
Key Facts
1
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?