Government and Citizenship Flashcard

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What is separation of powers?

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The division of government responsibilities into separate branches to level power.

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What is the importance of checks and balances?

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A system where each branch limits the powers of the others, so one doesn’t become too powerful.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments in the Constitution

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Which branch of government is Congress part of?

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Legislative branch

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How many members are part of the House of Representatives?

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435

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How many members are part of the Senate?

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100

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What is the Executive Branch responsible for in law making?

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Enforcing and executing laws

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What is the Legislative Branch responsible for in law making?

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Creating the laws

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What is the Judicial Branch responsible for in law making?

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Interpreting the law

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What is the difference between birthright citizenship and naturalized citizenship?

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Birthright is born in the U.S., and naturalized is a legal process.