Legislative and Executive Branches Study Guide

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Which branch can declare war? Options: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Both Branches, Judicial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Which branch serves as Commander-in-Chief? Options: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Both Branches, Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

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Which branch has veto power? Options: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Both Branches

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Executive Branch

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Which branch approves nominations (Federal Judges, Ambassadors, etc.)? Options: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Both Branches

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Legislative Branch

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Ceremonial head of government and symbol of nation.

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Chief of State

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This role allows the President to make foreign policy that establishes how the nation will deal with other nations. It is the direct interaction with other countries.

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Chief Diplomat

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What step comes after a Congressperson Introduces a Bill? Options: Voted on in both houses, Goes to committee for debate and changes, Goes to the floor for debate, President/Governor signs or vetos the bill

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Goes to committee for debate and changes

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What step comes after the bill passes the committee?

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Goes to the floor for debate and discussion

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How many members are there in the Senate?

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100

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How many members are there in the House?

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435