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U.S. Government

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A system of government that shares power between state and national governments is called

federalism

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A system of government in which the people elect their leaders is a?

democracy

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A nation or group of people not controlled by others.

sovereign

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A person who was born in a country or who has earned the right to become a member of a country.

citizen

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Name the three branches of the U.S. government.

executive, legislative, judicial

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Which branch is responsible for making laws in the U.S.?

legislative

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Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?

executive

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Which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?

Judicial

20

How many judges are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

9

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What is the name of the document that outlines the government of the United States?

U.S. Constitution

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Finish this phrase: No taxation without ?

representation

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Division of power between the state and national governments is called ?

federalism

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This branch of government has the power to spend money.

legislative

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This branch can negotiate, but not ratify, treaties between the U.S. and other countries.

executive

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What is meant by "checks & balances"?

Answers will vary.

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What two houses make up the legislative branch?

Senate & House of Representatives

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