The Three Branches of Government

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This is a diagram of the structure of the United States government.
What is this system called? Options: checks and balances, confederation, federalism, direct democracy

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checks and balances

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How many branches make up the United States government?

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3

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What is one way that the legislative branch is able to 'check' the power of the executive branch?

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The House of Representatives can bring charges of impeachment against the President.

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How does the judicial branch of government differ from the legislative branch?

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The legislative branch makes laws, and the judicial branch can declare them unconstitutional.

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In the United States, who is responsible for leading the military? Options: the House of Representatives, The President, The Supreme Court, The Senate

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The President

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What is the main job of the legislative branch of government?

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to make laws

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Who makes up the legislative branch of government?

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Congress

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What is the term of a Supreme Court judge?

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A life term

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Who has the power to veto bills? Options: The President, Congress, The Supreme Court, The House of Representatives

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The President

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This chart shows the three branches of government.
Which word completes the chart? Options: Governor, Military, Courts, Congress

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Congress