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Final Exam Question 2

Final Exam Question 2

Q Question #2: American Government has three branches. Many note that the legislative branch (Congress) was given the most powers in the U.S Constitution and was designed to be closest to the people. In addition, the Executive branch, headed by the President, has increased its power during the last century; many argue beyond what the founding fathers anticipated. Finally, the judiciary branch created its own power in Marbury v. Madison. Alexander Hamilton called the Supreme Court "the least dangerous branch" and the courts consistently score as the most popular or trusted part of government. Reflect on the powers given to each of the branches and how they have used or use power(s) today. Be certain to give examples for each branch. Which of the branches do you believe to be the most powerful or influential? Which branch do you believe should be the most powerful? Explain your answers.

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The federal government of the United States is divided into three branches, which are Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary. Each of these government bodies have their own set of characteristics with spate powers vested on them. The legislative body, the Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representative has makes the law for the nation and amends it if it is necessary. Whereas the executive body of the government is the President which consists of President, Vice-President, and the cabinet which has been chose by the President. This body of the government executes the law that has been made by the legislative.