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What do local, state, and federal governments have in common?

How are local, state, and federal governments the same?

All have three branches of government.

All have an executive branch to enforce the laws.

All have a legislative branch to make laws.

All have a judicial branch to interpret the laws in court.

All have checks and balances so that no branch becomes too powerful.

All operate on tax money.

All have elected officials.

All serve the people of the United States.

All have important documents to guide them.