American Civics and Government I

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What is the highest court in the United States?

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The Supreme Court.

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What role does the judicial branch play in American democracy?

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The judicial branch interprets laws and ensures justice, acting as a check on the legislative and executive branches.

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Who is the Governor of Pennsylvania mentioned in the text?

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Governor Josh Shapiro.

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What is the term length for a governor in the United States?

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4 years.

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What are the three branches of state government?

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Executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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What power do governors and presidents have over legislation?

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They have veto power, which can be overridden by the legislative bodies.

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What is the Constitution referred to as?

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The Supreme Law of the Land.

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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights.

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How many amendments does the Constitution have in total?

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27 amendments.

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What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?

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The 50 US states.