The Three Branches of the Government

Multiple Choice

How do unicameral and bicameral legislatures differ?

• Bicameral legislatures have two houses; a unicameral legislature has one house.

• Bicameral legislatures pass laws; unicameral legislatures review laws.

• Only bicameral legislatures are legal under the U.S. Constitution.

• Unicameral legislatures are more common than bicameral legislatures.

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branch of the federal government has certain enumerated powers listed in the Constitution.

Open Ended

Why is Marbury v. Madison considered one of the most important rulings of the Supreme Court?