Mini; Government Branches Flashcard

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Interprets, or reviews, laws

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Judicial Branch

Front

Reviews lower federal court decisions

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Supreme Court

Front

The Senate and House of Representatives together are called...

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Congress

Front

How many members are there from each state in the House of Representatives?

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depends on population

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How many Senators does each state have?

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2

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The Senate and House of Representatives

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Legislative Branch

Front

Makes laws

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Legislative Branch

Front

What is the law of the land that outlines how our federal government works?

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The Constitution

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What is the purpose of having the 3 branches of government?

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to divide and balance power within the government

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How many branches of government does the U.S. have?

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3