# Governmental Branch

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Branches of Government

## Definition

The branches of government typically refer to the three main divisions of a democratic system: the legislative, which makes laws; the executive, which enforces and administers laws; and the judicial, which interprets laws. These branches are designed to balance power and ensure that no single entity has unchecked authority.

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