U.S. Constitution and Amendments

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What document establishes the three branches of government?

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Constitution

Front

The U.S. Constitution describes the three branches of government in Articles I, II, and III. What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

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President

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Which branch has the responsibility of making laws?

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Legislative

Front

Which branch has the responsibility of interpreting laws? They say what laws mean and determine if a law or action is constitutional.

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Judicial

Front

Which branch has the responsibility of enforcing the laws? This is often done through distributing money to the country according to the laws created by the legislative branch.

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Executive

Front

Which branch is able to override a Presidential veto?

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Legislative

Front

Which system ensures that not one branch of government has too much power?

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checks and balances

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Which branch can determine if a new law is unconstitutional?

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Judicial

Front

Which branch can veto a new bill passed by Congress?

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Executive