Branches of Government

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Which Branch has a Bicameral Congress?

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Legislative Branch

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This describes the concept of Checks -n- Balances: Congress passes a law to raise minimum wage, The US Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, A disagreement between 2 states is settled by the courts, The President appoints a foreign ambassador

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The US Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional

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According to this image, what is the function of the Executive Branch?

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to enforce laws

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Name the power that gives the President of the US the ability to use the military when he/she thinks it necessary.

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Commander-in-chief

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Who has the power to approve Presidential appointments and act as a "court" during an impeachment process?

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Congress

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What principle of government is being described in John Adams' statement about the powers of government being left in one assembly?

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Separation of Powers

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What is the 1st step to "How a Bill becomes a Law"?

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A bill is proposed by a citizen, a special interest group, or a legislator

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Which of the following describes the name of the order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court to indicate that it will review a case? Options: writ of certiorari, majority opinion, summary judgement, a judicial review

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writ of certiorari

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Which house of Congress is described in the quote from Article I of the U.S. Constitution: "...shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states..."?

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The House of Representatives

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When the president of the United States nominates a judge to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the Senate must confirm the appointment. This describes the concept of:

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Checks and Balances