Three branches of Federal Gov

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What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president? Options: overriding vetoes, appointing judges, declaring laws unconstitutional, refusing to confirm appointments

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refusing to confirm appointments

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Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
. . . Montesquieu was guided . . . in saying “There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body” . . . he did not mean that these departments ought to have . . . no CONTROL over, the acts of each other.

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checks and balances

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Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States? Options: the commerce clause, the elastic clause, the right to trial, the rule of law

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the rule of law

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What is the next step in the lawmaking process? Options: The governor signs the bill into law., The bill goes to the Senate for action., The people vote on the bill in an election., The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.

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The bill goes to the Senate for action.

Front

Which two principles are described in this table? Options: separation of powers and checks and balances, separation of powers and popular sovereignty, federalism and judicial review, federalism and republicanism

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separation of powers and checks and balances

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Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power? Options: First Amendment, Bill of Rights, Preamble, Article I

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Article I

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Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines Judicial power?

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Article III

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Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines Executive power?

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Article II

Front

Which list includes roles of the president? Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive, Speaker of the House

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Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

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Which branch of Government has the power to make laws?

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Legislative