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SIMULATION
Branches Simulation Guide
Interactive simulations showing how the three branches interact through checks and balances.
Legislative Branch
Makes laws through Congress (House & Senate)
Pass bills into lawApprove federal budgetDeclare war
Executive Branch
Enforces laws through the President
Veto billsCommand militaryMake treaties
Judicial Branch
Interprets laws through the Supreme Court
Interpret ConstitutionReview lawsHear federal cases
Choose a Scenario
Federal Education Standards
Congress proposes a bill requiring national education standards. Simulate the process.
LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
Immigration Executive Order
The President issues an executive order on immigration policy.
ExecutiveJudicialLegislative
Supreme Court Nomination
A vacancy opens on the Supreme Court. See the confirmation process.
ExecutiveLegislativeJudicial