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In the legislative branch of government, they focus on making laws, approving treaties, regulating trade, creating lower courts, and impeaching officials. 

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In the executive branch of government, they focus on enforcing laws, vetoing bills, commander in chief, conducting foreign policies, and appointing judges. 

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In the judicial branch of government, they focus on interpreting laws, reviewing lower court decisions, rule on constitutionality, resolving disputes, and protecting rights.  

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Congress has the power to check the executive branch by overseeing and investigating its activities. They can also approve budgets and confirm presidential appointments, ensuring the executive acts within the law.

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Legislative Oversight of checks and balances

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The courts, especially the Supreme Court, have the authority to review laws passed by Congress or actions taken by the President to determine if they are constitutional. This keeps both branches in check and protects citizens' rights.

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The President can veto legislation passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless Congress overrides the veto with a two-thirds majority. This acts as a check on legislative power.

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The first amendment in the U.S. Constituion is called the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment is crucial because it protects our fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. These rights are essential for maintaining a free and open society.

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first amendment in the u.s. constitution

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The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, marking a major milestone in American history by ensuring freedom and equality for all citizens.

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One suggestion for enhancing the Texas constitution that is included in the Governing Texas textbook is to change it to make it more reusable and adaptable.   The Texas constitution is now considered as one of the most complicated and longest state constitutions in the United States, which can make it challenging to correctly update and change. According to the authors, governance might be improved by reducing the document by eliminating out-of-date phrases and combining similar sections. They also suggest creating simpler amendment processes to make sure that updates represent popular opinion without becoming overly complicated. This strategy tries to provide a more simpler, current constitution that protects fundamental rights and values while better meeting Texas' changing needs.