Unit 2 Ch.1 How the Government Works

Which branch of government passes laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

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What is the principle of the three branches of government?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Democracy

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What is the next step after legislators vote on a bill in the Senate?

• The President signs it

• The Supreme Court reviews it

• Legislators vote on the bill in the House of Representatives

• It becomes a law automatically

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Who has the power to go to war?

• State Governments

• Local Governments

• National Government

• Individual Citizens

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What power do states have?

• To declare war

• To run elections and set up public schools

• To print money

• To make treaties

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What must states follow according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Laws passed by the U.S. Congress

• International laws

• Local ordinances

• Presidential orders

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How can Americans make change according to President Obama’s farewell address?

• By voting in every election

• By showing civic virtue

• By protesting

• By writing letters

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What is an example of good citizenship?

• Paying taxes

• Serving on a jury

• Running for office

• Attending rallies

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How can Congress overturn a president’s veto?

• By a simple majority vote

• By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress

• By a unanimous vote

• By a presidential pardon

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What does the Constitution set for the United States?

• The economic policy

• The form of government

• The education system

• The healthcare system

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