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1. Describe the powers of the executive branch of the federal government.

2. Describe the powers of the judicial branch of the federal government.

3. Describe the powers of the legislative branch of the federal government.
 
 
Key powers and functions of the legislative branch: lawmaking, taxation and spending, oversight of the executive branch, confirming presidential appointments, ratifying treaties, declaring war, impeachment, regulating commerce, establishing and maintaining the military, constitutional amendments, investigative powers, representation of constituents, budget and appropriations.

Key powers and functions of the executive branch: executing laws, commanding and controlling the U.S. military, diplomacy and foreign relations, appointing federal officials, granting pardons and clemency, issuing executive orders, forming exceutive agreements, proposing budgets, handling national emergencies via crisis management, giving the State of the Union address.

Key powers and functions of the judicial branch
: interprets the laws and U.S. Constitution, judicial review, resolution of disputes, protects civil rights and civil liberties, checks and balances, Supreme Court sets legal precedents, criminal trials for federal cases.
 
 
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