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Legislative Branch
Article 1
Senators and representatives elected by State (or
district)
Has to do with making and passing laws.
Creates 2 branches of Congress (bicameral) as a
compromise.
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
Prints currency
Declares war
Legislative branch
Executive Branch
Article 2
Executive branch
Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch
Bill of Rights
freedom of religion, speech, a free press, and free assembly; the right to
bear arms; freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, and freedom
from warrants issued without probable cause; indictment by a grand
jury for any capital or "infamous crime"; guarantee of a speedy, public
trial with an impartial jury; and prohibition of double jeopardy. In
addition,reserves all powers not specifically granted to the federal
government to the people or the States.
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