Branches of Government

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  1. 4. This branch makes laws
  2. 5. The two houses that make up the legislative branch
  3. 9. The presidential power to reject a bill
  4. 10. A bill usually starts as one of these
  5. 11. The president can appoint judges but the Senate must ______ the appointments
  6. 13. The "Supreme Law of the Land"
  7. 16. This branch enforces or carries out laws
  8. 18. A group of advisers for the president
  9. 19. The number of branches we have in our government
Down
  1. 1. We choose representatives and vote on laws through
  2. 2. A power of Congress that allows them to remove a President or Judge
  3. 3. Congress can pass a bill, even when it has been vetoed with a 2/3 vote
  4. 5. This system helps to make sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful
  5. 6. Court They have the power to declare laws and acts of Congress unconstitutional
  6. 7. The number of senators for each state
  7. 8. This branch interprets laws
  8. 12. The length of a Presidential term
  9. 14. Court The highest court in the United States
  10. 15. A member of the supreme court
  11. 17. The President serves as Commander in ______ of the Armed Forces