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Which branch writes the bills that become laws?
Three Branches of the U.S. Government
| A | B |
|---|---|
| judicial | a court system that makes sure laws agree with the Constitution |
| legislative | writes, debates, and pass bills, to become laws |
| Congress | the House and Senate combined |
| Senate | 2 representatives from each state |
What branch may impeach Supreme Court justices?
Congress may impeach and remove federal judges from office. The Senate approves appointments of judges. The president appoints Supreme Court justices and other federal judges.
Who has power to sign bills into laws?
Congress creates and passes bills. The president then may sign those bills into law.
Which branch of government introduces laws?
legislative
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| Power | Branch of Government (legislative, executive or judicial?) |
|---|---|
| Introduces laws | legislative |
| Declares laws unconstitutional | judicial |
| Signs bills into law | executive |
| Coins money | legislative |
Which branch of government writes debates and passes bills?
The legislative branch
The legislative branch is Congress, which is made up of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Its main job is to make our nation’s laws. Congress writes, debates, and passes bills (proposals for new laws).
Which branch can veto bills?
Powers of Congress Executive Branch agencies issue regulations with the full force of law, but these are only under the authority of laws enacted by Congress. The President may veto bills Congress passes, but Congress may also override a veto by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Which branch of government can veto bills?
What branch makes sure laws are carried out and enforced?
The Executive Branch
Legislative, Executive, Judicial. The Legislative Branch of our government makes the laws. The Executive Branch of our government enforces our laws.
Which branch makes sure laws are executed?
The executive branch of our Government is in charge of making sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed. The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch.
What branch appoints the justice?
the President
Where the executive and legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.