Constitution STAAR Review ?'s

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Where are the plans and rules for the current US government found? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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What happens if the President Vetoes a bill? Options: The bill dies and must be reintroduced in the next session of Congress, The Supreme Court decides if the President's reasons for vetoing the law are Constitutional, The bill can still become a law if 2/3 of both Houses of Congress vote to override it, The bill can still become a law if the House of Representatives impeaches the President

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The bill can still become a law if 2/3 of both Houses of Congress vote to override it

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What are IMPLIED Powers of Congress?

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Powers that are not listed in the Constitution that Congress still has.

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What are EXPRESSED Powers of Congress?

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Powers that are clearly listed in the Constitution.

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The US system of government has three branches. This creates a system of CHECKS AND ________ so that no branch gets too powerful

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balances

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Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

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Judicial

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How many Senators does each state have in the United States Senate?

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2

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court of the United States?

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9

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Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

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Article I

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What does Article III of the Constitution do?

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Establishes the judicial branch of the federal government