The U.S. Government Structure

Front

What historic documents is the Bill of Rights a part of?

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The Constitution

Front

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch of government commands armed forces?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial

Front

What refers to a system in the US government where each of the three branches has the ability to limit the power of the other branches?

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Checks and Balances

Front

What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration?

Back

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

Front

What introductory statement that begins with "We the People," is at the beginning of the US Constitution?

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The Preamble

Front

The three branches of government are:

Back

legislative, executive, judicial