3.3 Structure of the US government

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What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

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Making laws

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How many chambers does Congress have?

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Two

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What does the Senate represent?

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The states equally

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Who is the head of the executive branch?

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The President of the United States

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What is one of the powers of the executive branch? Options: Creating laws, Declaring war, Negotiating treaties, Interpreting laws

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Negotiating treaties

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Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?

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Judicial

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What is the highest court in the judicial branch?

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The Supreme Court

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What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

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That no single branch becomes too powerful

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What is the main function of the judicial branch?

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To interpret the US Constitution

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Which article of the US Constitution outlines the powers of the legislative branch?

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