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- Declare war
- Levy taxes
- Coin money
- Borrow money
- Maintain armed forces
- Control commerce
- Approve the budget
- Approve foreign treaties

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A current president cannot be tried in a court of law.
The president can pardon someone from crimes, but they cannot pardon themself, and can't pardon in cases of impeachment.

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- Interpret Laws
- Conduct trials
- Protect the rights of citizens brought before the court
- Rule on constitutional questions

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Planned Parenthood Sues Missouri for the new Abortion Law

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Planned Parenthood Sues Missouri for the new Abortion Law

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Missouri's republican governor signed legislation that would ban most abortions after 8 weeks. Medical professionals who would violate the law could face up to 15 years in prison. The ACLU and Planned Parenthood sued, stating that it violated supreme court case Roe vs. Wade.

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The Constitution divided the Government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. That was an important decision because it gave specific powers to each branch and set up something called checks and balances. Just like the phrase sounds, the point of checks and balances was to make sure no one branch would be able to control too much power, and it created a separation of powers. Here are some examples of how the different branches work together:

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The executive branch can veto a law but the legislative branch can override it with enough votes.

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Colorado's 6th district Representative is:

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Colorado's 6th district Representative is:

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Jason Crow, dem.

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Legislative branch makes laws but the judicial branch and determine if they are unconsitutional.

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The legislative branch makes the laws but the executive branch can veto them.

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Michael Bennet, dem.
Cory Gardener, rep.

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- Veto, reject or propose a law.
- Appoint federal posts
- Negotiate foreign treaties with other countries
- Appoint federal judges
- Grant pardons or forgiveness for a crime

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-Must be at least 30 yrs old
-Must be a citizen for at least 9 yrs before and at the time of their election

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There are no official requirements however in order to become a supreme court judge the president needs to appoint you and the senate needs to confirm.

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The Executive branch is headed by the president who needs to be at least 35 years old and an american resident for at least 14 years.

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Interprets the Laws

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Enforces the Laws

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The House of representatives & Senators  

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The House of representatives & Senators  

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Makes the laws