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Which branch has the power to declare war?
Legislative/Congress
Which branch contains the Commander in Chief of the armed forces?
Executive--the President
How is representation decided in the House of Representatives?
it is based on population.
How many senators does each state get? AND how many total senators are in the Senate?
Two per state. 100 total.
If the legislative branch passes a law that violates the Constitution, what can the Judicial branch do using checks and balances?
Declare the law is unconstitutional
What are the two houses in our Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What system is shown in this diagram?
Checks and Balances
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial (Supreme Court)
How can the Supreme Court limit the power of the legislative branch?
Can declare a law unconstitutional
What is the name of the system that lets each branch limit each other's power?
Checks and Balances
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
to make sure no branch of government has too much power
Which branch is the president the head of?
Executive
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Which branch can "check" the legislative branch by vetoing bills?
Executive (President)
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
Which branch enforces and carries out laws?
Executive
Which branch creates new laws?
Legislative
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