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Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive

The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.

• Senate
• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

The _________________________ Branch of our government makes sure our laws are fair.

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

What are the two parts of our Congress?

• The Station and the House
• The Senate and the House of Representatives
• The President and the Vice President

Formally declares war.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches

What are the two main political parties in the US?

• Democrats

• Libertarian

• Tea Party

• Republican

Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of individuals?

• Poor
• Wealthy
• Hardworking
• Middle-Class

The two-party system favored by the Electoral College requires a candidate to win at least how many electoral votes to win the presidential election?

• 170
• 435
• 538
• 270

What are the qualification to vote?

• live in the U.S., resident of the state/city, 18 or older
• live in the U.S. resident of the state/city, 21 or older
• U.S. Citizen, resident of the state/city and 18 or older.

ALL political parties are similar in that, 

• they all appeal to the political center
• reflect both liberal and conservative viewpoints
• are organized to win elections
• they help candidates win elections