Branches of Government and Their Functions

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Which branch of government makes laws? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Legislative

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Which branch of government enforces laws? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Executive

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Which branch of government judges laws to make sure they are constitutional (fair)? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Judicial

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Which branch of government includes the Supreme Court?

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Judicial

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Which branch of government includes the President? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Executive

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Which branch of government includes Congress?

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Legislative

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The idea that three completely different groups of people should make, enforce, and judge laws is known as

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separation of powers

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The idea that one "branch" of government can stop another branch from doing their job is known as

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checks and balances

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The idea that all powers in government are divided up between the federal and state governments is known as

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federalism

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Which state is this?

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Maine