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US political system

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    Culture corner: US political system
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  • How many branches of government are there in the United States?
    Three (executive, legislative, judicial)
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  • Who is the head of the executive branch?
    The president.
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  • What is the main responsibility of the president?
    Signing and enforcing laws passed by Congress.
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  • What is the group of advisors to the president called?
    The Cabinet.
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  • What is the highest court in the United States?
    The Supreme Court.
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  • What is the legislative branch of the U.S. government made up of?
    The House of Representatives and the Senate.
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  • Who confirms or rejects the president's appointments?
    The US congress.
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  • Who has the power to declare war?
    Congress.
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  • What is the process of creating laws called?
    The legislative process.
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  • Who has the power to veto bills?
    The president.
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  • What is the main role of the judicial branch?
    Deciding if laws passed by Congress or executive orders signed by the president are constitutional and legal.
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  • Who has the power to impeach the president?
    Congress.
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  • What is the system that ensures each branch of government has power over the other branches called?
    Checks and balances
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  • Who has the power to make treaties with other countries?
    The president.
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  • Who confirms or rejects the president's treaties?
    The Senate.
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  • What is the highest court's role regarding the constitutionality of laws?
    Decides if laws passed by Congress or executive orders signed by the president are constitutional and legal.
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