Understanding the Three Branches

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What does this web show?

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Branches of government

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What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

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Declare if laws are constitutional

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What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?

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To make laws

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Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch?
Making treaties with other countries,
Creating laws

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Making treaties with other countries

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What role does the Judicial Branch play in the U.S. government?

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Interpreting laws

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Which of the following best describes the concept of Separation of Powers? Each branch of government has its own distinct powers, The Legislative Branch controls the other branches

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Each branch of government has its own distinct powers

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Who has the power to veto bills in the U.S. government?

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The President

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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

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Judicial Branch

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What is one way the Legislative Branch can check the power of the Executive Branch?

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By overriding a presidential veto

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Which of the following is NOT a power of the Executive Branch? Commanding the military, Declaring war

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Declaring war