Property: Anything that is subject to ownership. According to John Locke, the right to property is a natural right superior to human law. ... In 1764, the Sugar Act was passed, and may colonist were unwilling to pay the required tax. ... In retaliation, the British Parliament passed the Coercive Acts in 1774, closing Boston Harbor and placing the government of Boston under direct British control. ... Chief legislator: role includes the State of the Union address every year and the use of veto power over laws passed by Congress. ...

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They should also respect their community by not littering, not stealing or damaging public property (such as not vandalizing or breaking into public property). ... Congress can declare war and veto or pass bills and laws. ...

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But the 14th Amendment declares that no state can deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. ... For example, the president can veto bills passed by Congress, but the veto power is balanced by Congresses power to pass bills over a veto. ...

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This allows two branches to deem another branch unconstitutional if a law trying to be passed by a branch is wrong. ... The government makes everyone have the same amount of property, money, and social status. ...

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The Federal Government The Federal Government The three branches of the federal government provide a base for the way we live our lives. The process by which the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches operate is long, but necessary. Each branch has a duty to watch the others through a process of checks and balances mandated by the Constitution of the United States. The following will give a brief explanation of each branch and their duties. Judicial Branch Our Judicial branch of government is defined in Article III of the Constitution and by Congress. ...

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