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Debating and passing new laws



                                                                Legislature: The Law-
                                                                                                                          Reviewing and amending existing laws.
                                                                      Making Body




                                                                                                                          Removing outdated or ineffective laws






                                                                                                                           Implementing government policies

      The Three Organs
      of Government: A                                                  Executive:                                        Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the
                                                                  Implementing and
      System of Checks                                                                                                                           government.
                                                                    Enforcing Laws:
         and Balances
                                                                                                                                 Enforcing laws and maintaining order



                                                                                                                         •   Determining appropriate punishments for

                                                                                                                             lawbreakers
                                                                                                                         •   Resolving legal disputes.



                                                                     The Judiciary:                                      •   Reviewing the actions of the executive branch

                                                                   Interpreting and                                          to ensure they are legal.

                                                                     Applying Laws                                       •   Determining whether laws have been violated


                                                                                                                         Reviewing laws passed by the legislature to ensure

                                                                                                                                     they are constitutional and fair.
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