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What two houses make up the legislative branch?

Senate & House of Representatives

A nation or group of people not controlled by others.

sovereign

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

federalism

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

executive

Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?

executive

Finish this phrase: No taxation without ?

representation

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

citizen

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

U.S. Constitution

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

legislative

This branch of government has the power to spend money.

legislative

How old must someone be in order to be elected president of the U.S.?

Age 35

What is meant by "checks & balances"?

Answers will vary.

How many states are there in the U.S.?

50

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

9

What is the power of the executive branch to reject a bill passed by congress is called ?

veto

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

federalism

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

executive, legislative, judicial

Which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?

Judicial

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

democracy