Unit 2.2 - The structure & function of the Legislative Branch.

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In which part of the U.S. Constitution are the powers of the Legislative Branch described?

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Article I

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Laws passed by Congress or state legislatures __________.

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are known as statutes.

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What type of law does the situation with Karen and Susan represent? Options: Civil law, Criminal law, Contract law, Property law

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Civil law

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What type of law does Brady's case represent after being found guilty of burglary? Options: Criminal law, International law, Administrative law, Civil law

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Criminal law

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Which idea is designed to prevent tyranny by ensuring that no single branch of government has too much power?

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Separation of powers

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The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?

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Checks and balances

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The Checks and Balance Power used by the President (Executive Branch) against the Legislative Branch when the President does NOT like a Law passed by the Legislative Branch is called.........

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veto

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Which of the following is a similarity between criminal law and military law? Criminal Law - a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes Military Law - the law governing the armed forces.

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Both include rules for crimes and punishments

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Congress is divided into two parts, the House of Representatives and the Senate. This is also known as a _____________.

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bicameral legislature

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Which branch of government declares war?

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Congress