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Lesson 1 of 84 · Government
The Three Branches of Government
The U.S. government has three branches: legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judicial (interprets laws). This separation prevents any one group from gaining too much power.
Key Facts
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The U.S. has three branches of government.
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The Constitution was written in 1787.
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Checks and balances limit power.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many branches does the U.S. government have?