U.S. Constitution and Government Structure

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What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?

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The Constitution of the United States.

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What are the first 10 amendments known as?

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The Bill of Rights

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Into how many branches is government power separated?

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Three branches

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Who are some of the elected officials in the U.S. government?

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The President and the Vice President

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Who are some of the appointed officials in the U.S. government?

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The nine Supreme Court Justices

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What system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and Balances

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What is an example of a check and balance in the U.S. government?

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The President's ability to veto a bill passed by Congress.

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How do citizens elect officials?

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By using a ballot to choose the name of the candidate they want to vote for.

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Congress, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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LEGISLATIVE

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The most important job is to make the laws.

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LEGISLATIVE