Branches of Government

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Which Branch has a Bicameral Congress? Options: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, The Presidential Cabinet, Judicial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Concept of Checks and Balances

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The US Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional

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According to this image, what is the function of the Executive Branch?

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to enforce laws

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Name the power that gives the President of the US the ability to use the military when he/she thinks it necessary.

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Commander-in-chief

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Who has the power to approve Presidential appointments and act as a "court" during an impeachment process? Options: Congress, The Cabinet, Supreme Court, Attorney General

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Congress

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What principle of government is being described in the quote by John Adams (1776) about the dangers of all powers being in one assembly? Options: Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Individual Rights, Rule of Law.

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Separation of Powers

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What is the 1st step to "How a Bill becomes a Law"?

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A bill is proposed by a citizen, a special interest group, or a legislator

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What is the name of the order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court to indicate that it will review a case?

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writ of certiorari

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The following quote is from Article I of the U.S. Constitution:

"...shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states..."

Which house of Congress does this quote describe?

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The House of Representatives

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When the president of the United States nominates a judge to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the Senate must confirm the appointment. This describes the concept of:

Separation of Powers

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Checks and Balances

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Popular Sovereignty

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Limited Government

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Checks and Balances