Branches of Government 8th grade Social Studies

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The document that created the basic principles of the US government is...

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Preamble

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Congress is broken down into two parts, the Senate and the...

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House of Representatives

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The system of dividing powers and duties of government into different branches is called...

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Separation of powers

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Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?

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President

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Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

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Legislative

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Which branch of government makes sure the laws are obeyed (enforces the laws)?

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Executive

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There are ____ Supreme Court justices.

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Which branch of government decides if the laws are fair? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Judicial

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What question might a political scientist ask? Options: Where do the most people live?, What do they sell there?, Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The constitutional principles were written to...

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Limit the power of government