Why did the framers want different branches of government?
We (the U.S.) had recently become independent from England. They had a king/ one powerful ruler. We wanted a government where no one person had absolute power
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Article 1 of the U.S constitution specifically describes which branch of government?
Legislative
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Article 2 of our constitution specifically describes which branch of government?
Executive
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Article 3 of our constitution specifically describes which branch of government?
Judicial
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The judicial branch is made up of____________
The Supreme Court and the Federal court system.
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How does the President "check" on the Judicial branch?
The President recommends and appoints a potential judge.
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How does the Legislative Branch "check" on the Judicial branch?
It has to confirm any judge the President may have appointed.
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The Legislative branch is made up of _____________
The House of Representative and the Senate
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How many Senators are there?
100; 2 from each of the 50 states
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How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435
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Explain why there are 100 senators and 435 representatives.
Senators allow for equal representation. Representatives are based on population. Smaller states have fewer and larger states have more representation.
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What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
To make laws
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Name at least three (3) other jobs of the Legislative branch,
Regulate commerce (business). Create and/or raise taxes. Override a presidential veto. Approve judges for the Supreme Court. Declare war. Impeach president
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What is another name for the Legislative branch?
Congress
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How does the Legislative branch "check" on the Executive branch?
It can override a Presidential veto of a bill (law).
