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Who interprets the law?

• Congress
• President
• Supreme Court
• The People

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Which branch writes legislations (laws)?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

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True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

• True
• False

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True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.

• True
• False

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The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

• Executive Order
• Checks and balances
• Amendment Process

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Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Amendment Process

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Who was the Enlightenment thinker to first suggest the separation of powers & checks and balances in government?  

• Voltaire
• John Locke
• Baron de Montesquieu
• Diderot

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The Constitution represents the idea of ___________ government.

• Limited 
• Unlimited 

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none