Matching Pairs Branches of GovernmentOnline version Match the description with the correct branch of government. by Kelli Compton 1 Legislative Branch 2 Checks and Balances 3 State Government 4 Local Government 5 Rule of Law 6 Executive Branch 7 Separation of Powers 8 Limited Government 9 Judicial Branch 10 National Government Provides police and fire protection, runs public schools and libraries Issues license such as marriage licenses and driver's licenses, and runs local elections The power of government leaders is limited by the constitution A system that lets each branch of government limit the power of the others The court system - its highest court being the Supreme Court Can declare war, print money, and make foreign policies Congress - House of Representatives and the Senate Includes the President and his cabinet Doctrine that each branch of government is separate and has unique powers that the other branches may not interfere with System in which laws are made by elected representatives
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