Governement Systems

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What is the Northwest Territory?

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The Northwest Territory was a region in the United States that was established by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, encompassing land that would eventually become several states, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota.

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What is the significance of the Ohio River in relation to the Northwest Territory?

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The Ohio River served as the southern boundary of the Northwest Territory, playing a crucial role in the region's geography and settlement.

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What type of policy did Congress create departments in the executive branch to address during the early years of the United States?

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Congress created departments in the executive branch to address national policy.

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What is the role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

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The judicial branch determines whether laws are constitutional, serving as a check on the legislative branch.

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How many senators does each state have?

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Each state has 2 senators.

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How are legislators distributed among the states?

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The number of legislators per state is based on the state's population.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

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The system of checks and balances is designed to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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What are the three branches of government?

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The three branches of government are the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch.

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What is the legislative branch responsible for?

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The legislative branch is responsible for making laws.

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What is the executive branch responsible for?

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The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws.