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Legislative Branch
There are two houses, the senate and the House of Representatives
also known as the lower house. The Senate is every six years, HOR gets elec-
ted every two years. The elastic clause makes the Constitution a living docu-
ment Congress or the Legislature can get new powers. 2/3 majority can over
rule if they get it in both houses. The Legislative branch is THE most import-
ant.
Executive Branch
This branch’s powers are greater than those of the English King. A
President is elected once only four years. The President nominates people
like Judges ambassadors ect. However congress confirms them. President
has the Veto or the Pocket Veto. The Pocket Veto is when a President refuses
to sign a bill.