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Mar 2008
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Advanced Lesson 008

THOMAS CARLTON
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American government and the current presidential candidates American government system: three branches Executive Branch: the President Judicial Branch: the Supreme Court Legislative Branch: House of Representatives & Senate Main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton (D), Barak Obama (D), John McCain (R) Some important issues: the war, the economy, healt ... Show More
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