CE.2c Separation of Powers

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What are the three branches of the US government as defined by the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Monarchical

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What is the MAIN job of the Legislative Branch as outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

• Make laws for the nation

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Conduct foreign affairs

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What were three responsibilities of the Legislative Branch from the previous slide?

• Raise revenue through taxes

• Regulate foreign trade

• Declare war

• Appoint judges

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What are the powers of Congress called that are WRITTEN in the US Constitution?

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

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Which TWO are EXPRESSED (written) powers of Congress?

• Collect taxes

• Create an Air Force

• Declare war

• Create federal bank

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What is the main job of the executive branch as outlined in Article II of the U.S. Constitution?

• To create laws

• To enforce and carry out the laws made by Congress

• To interpret laws

• To advise Congress

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Who are the current President and Vice-President?

• President Donald Trump

• Vice-President JD Vance

• President George Washington

• Vice-President John Adams

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What is the role of the Cabinet in the Executive Branch?

• To advise the president

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

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What are the qualifications required to be President of the United States according to Article II, Section 1?

• Natural-born citizen

• 35 years old

• Resident of U.S. for at least 14 years

• All of the above

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What are the key roles of the President in policy making?

• Proposing legislation

• Delivering the State of the Union

• Vetoing laws

• Appointing officials

Multiple Choice

When the President meets with foreign leaders, which "hat" is he wearing?

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

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The President is the head of the military. Which "hat" does he wear in this role?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of Party

• Chief Citizen

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What is the main job of the Judicial Branch as defined in Article III?

• Interpret laws and the Constitution

• Create laws

• Enforce laws

• Review laws

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