Question

overthrowing a government is unacceptable
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what is the job of the legislative branch of government, according to the constitution?

• to make laws
• to interpret and evaluate laws
• to enforce laws
• all of these

1. how many branches of government does the u.s. have?
2. why are checks and balances important?

Explanation:

The legislative branch of the U.S. government, as per the Constitution, is tasked with making laws. The U.S. has three branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial. Checks and balances are important to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Answer:

1. To make laws
2. Three
3. To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful