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Answer:
The three different branches of government include Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive. The different branches work with checks and balances to keep each other "in check." THinking about it, is that where the phrase, "in check" comes from?
Why each are important:
The Legislative makes the laws. (Congress, Senate, and House of Representatives)
The Executive enforces the laws.
THe Judiciary interprets the laws.
The culture of different countries. What may be common in one culture, such as waving in the United States, might be offensive in places like Greece, where putting all five fingers in the air is an offensive gesture.