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Weigh in on Federal Government

This week's decision on health care highlighted the work of our three branches of government. Which branch do you have the most faith in?

All of the things we learned in Civics class were on diplay for all to see Thursday.

The United States Supreme Court delivered its decision on whether or not the health care reform law was constitutional.

The landmark law was passed by Congress after more than a year of intense negotiations. It was submitted to Congress by President Obama and was the centerpiece of his legislative agenda.

It likely will be one of the most remembered Supreme Court cases  in recent memory. 

We're not trying to reignite the debate over the decision, which has already been done a lot over the last few days.

Instead, we want to ask you how much faith you have in each branch. Weigh in with your comments below and take our poll and let us know which branch you feel is doing the best job.

Ruth Mazzaro June 30, 2012 at 02:17 pm
I cannot choose. Seems they all have made me lose faith in them. Especially the Executive branch...
Ed July 1, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I have to agree with Ruth. It seems that all three branches have abandoned their oath to to preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States and replace it with a Socialistic system. I just hope that the citizens wake up before it is too late.

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