American Government - The Branches of Government: A Closer Look

American Government - The Branches of Government: A Closer Look

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infographic illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of the U.S. government

The Constitution of the United States established three separate branches for the U.S. federal government. This separation was intended to ensure that no one part of the government would ever become too strong. These three branches divide the work of creating, interpreting, and enforcing the laws of the...

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