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Which branch MAKES the laws?

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Legislative

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What does this web show?

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Branches of government

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the United States?

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The President

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Which branch of government reviews the laws and makes sure they are constitutional?

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Judicial Branch

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What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful

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Which of the following is an example of the Legislative Branch checking the power of the Executive Branch? Options: The President vetoing a bill, The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional, Congress overriding a presidential veto, The President appointing a Supreme Court Justice

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Congress overriding a presidential veto

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What is the term used to describe the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches?

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Separation of Powers

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How can the Judicial Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?

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By declaring laws unconstitutional

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Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

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The President