Government Review

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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the President

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What does the judicial branch do?

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decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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checks and balances

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What does the Constitution do?

Back

sets up and defines the government

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27

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Who vetoes bills?

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the President

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What is the highest court in the United States?

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the Supreme Court

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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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the Senate and the House of Representatives

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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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all people in the Senator's state

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How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

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by state population