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Which branch enforces and carries out laws?

Executive

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What are the two houses in our Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

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Which branch is the president the head of?

Executive

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How is representation decided in the House of Representatives?

it is based on population.

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Which branch can "check" the legislative branch by vetoing bills?

Executive (President)

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Which branch has the power to declare war?

Legislative/Congress

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

to make sure no branch of government has too much power

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If the legislative branch passes a law that violates the Constitution, what can the Judicial branch do using checks and balances?

Declare the law is unconstitutional

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How many senators does each state get? AND how many total senators are in the Senate?

Two per state. 100 total.

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Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?

Judicial (Supreme Court)

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Which branch interprets laws?

Judicial

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Which branch creates new laws?

Legislative

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Nine

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