U.S. Three Branches of Government | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Which branch interprets laws?

Judicial

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Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?

Judicial (Supreme Court)

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What is the name of the system that lets each branch limit each other's power?

Checks and Balances

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Nine

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What are the two houses in our Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

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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 contains the Commander in Chief of the armed forces?

Executive--the President

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How can the Supreme Court limit the power of the legislative branch?

Can declare a law unconstitutional

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How is representation decided in the House of Representatives?

it is based on population.

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Which branch enforces and carries out laws?

Executive

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Which branch creates new laws?

Legislative

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

Executive (President)

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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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