MOD6 7th Grade NC LangBend 1

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What does the separation of powers refer to?

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The division of government functions into separate and independent branches

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

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To prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful

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What is Congress?

Back

The legislative branch which makes laws, made up of the House and Senate

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What is the lower house of the United States Congress called?

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House of Representatives

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How many members are in the United States Senate?

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100

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Who is responsible for signing bills into law in the United States?

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The President

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Which branch of the United States government is tasked with interpreting the laws?

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Judicial

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The national government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are

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executive, legislative, and judicial