unit 2 chapter study guide

Who has the power to declare war according to the national government?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governors

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To decide the meaning of laws

• To veto laws

What does the separation of powers in the United States involve?

• Only the Executive Branch

• Only the Legislative Branch

• Only the Judicial Branch

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches

What is required for Congress to overturn a president's veto?

• A simple majority in both houses

• A two-thirds vote in both houses

• A unanimous vote in the Senate

• Approval from the Supreme Court

What is the purpose of voting in elections?

• To decide tax rates

• To choose who will represent citizens in government

• To create new laws

• To amend the Constitution