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By Edform · Social studies and civics · Grade 3 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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- Which of these are jobs of the executive branch? Select all that apply.
- Put these steps in order to show how a bill becomes a law.
- Match each branch of government to its main job.
- Fill in the blanks with the correct branch: The _ branch decides if laws are fair, and the _ branch carries out the laws.
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