Constitution

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Tyranny: one person has all the power.

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Incorrect options: no one has power; power is divided; all of the above are true.

Answer explanation

Tyranny occurs when one person has all the power, leading to absolute control over others. The other options, where no one has power or power is divided, do not define tyranny.

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Founding fathers' view of the king:

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Had too much power.

Answer explanation

The founding fathers believed the king had too much power, which led them to seek independence. They viewed his authority as oppressive and tyrannical, justifying their revolution against British rule.

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Legislative branch includes:

Back

House of Representatives and Senate.

Answer explanation

The Legislative branch consists of two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate, collectively known as Congress. This makes the correct answer "the House of Representatives and the Senate."

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Determines if a law is unconstitutional:

Back

The Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court is the body that interprets the Constitution and has the authority to determine if a law is unconstitutional, ensuring that laws align with constitutional principles.

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Part of Congress determined by state population?

Back

The House of Representatives

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives is determined by the population of the states, with larger states having more representatives. In contrast, the Senate has two senators per state, regardless of population.

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Veto meaning:

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The president does not approve the law.

Answer explanation

A veto is when the president does not approve the law, preventing it from being enacted. This is a key part of the legislative process, allowing the president to reject legislation they disagree with.

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NOT a branch of government:

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Tyranny

Answer explanation

Tyranny is not a branch of government. The three branches of government are Executive, Judicial, and Legislative, which are designed to provide checks and balances within a political system.

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Job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

Writes the laws.

Answer explanation

The job of the Legislative branch is to write the laws. This branch, primarily consisting of Congress, is responsible for creating legislation, unlike the Executive branch which enforces laws and the Judicial branch which interprets them.

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Job of the Judicial Branch?

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Judges the laws.

Answer explanation

The job of the Judicial Branch is to judge the laws, interpreting their meaning and ensuring they are applied fairly. This distinguishes it from the Executive Branch, which enforces laws, and the Legislative Branch, which writes them.

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Job of the Executive Branch

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Enforces the laws

Answer explanation

The job of the Executive Branch is to enforce the laws, ensuring they are implemented and followed. This distinguishes it from the Legislative Branch, which writes laws, and the Judicial Branch, which judges them.