Constitution 5th

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What is the Legislative Branch?

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The branch of government headed by Congress (House of Representatives and Senate) that makes laws and sets taxes.

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Who did the framers of the Constitution want to give power to?

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The people.

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What is the Constitution also known as?

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The Supreme Law of the Land.

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What does the Judicial Branch do?

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It interprets the laws and is headed by the Supreme Court.

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What are the first three words of the Constitution?

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We the People.

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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To enforce and carry out the laws.

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

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The President of the United States.

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What is the purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish the framework of the government and protect the rights of the citizens.

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What is a bill?

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A proposed law that is presented to Congress for approval.

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What is the process of how a bill becomes a law?

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A bill is proposed, debated, voted on, and must be approved by both houses of Congress and then signed by the President.