The U.S. Constitution includes the idea of federalism. What does that mean?
powers are divided between the federal government and state governments.
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The Supreme Court of the United States represents which branch of government?
Judicial
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The President of the United States represents which branch of government?
Executive
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The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This means the law does not meet the requirements of the Constitution. This is an example of
the judicial branch checking the legislative branch.
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The main job of the legislative branch is to
make the laws.
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Congress can override a veto by having two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote against the veto. This is an example of
the legislative branch checking the executive branch.
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What is one right or freedom given in the Bill of Rights and give an example:
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The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. What is an example of freedom of press?
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What is meant in the opening phrase,âWe the People,â in the preamble to the United States Constitution?
All the people of the United States.
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The president has the power to veto a bill that has passed both houses of Congress. This is an example of
the executive branch checking the legislative branch.
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What is the level of government: You served in the U.S. Army for eight years and are planning to attend college on the G.I. Bill (a college scholarship provided by the government to military veterans).
federal
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What is the level of government: The small children who live on your street love to play outdoors. You would like to have a sign installed warning drivers to slow down and watch for children at play.