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  • Who is in charge of the executive branch?
    President
  • In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?
    1787
  • Which principle of government prevents the abuse of power?
    Checks and balances
  • Who is in charge of the judicial branch?
    Supreme Court
  • Which principle of government refers to the fact that people are ruled by elected representatives?
    Republicanism
  • Which branch of government enforces the laws?
    Executive
  • What is the sharing of power between the national and state government called?
    Federalism
  • Which principle of government refers to the division of power into three branches?
    Separation of powers?
  • Who is in charge of the legislative branch?
    Congress
  • Which principle of government states that the people are the ultimate source of power in the government?
    Popular Sovereignty
  • Which branch of government makes the laws?
    Legislative
  • What are the three branches of government?
    Legislative, executive, and judicial
  • 1. Who is known as the father of the Constitution?
    James Madison
  • Which branch of government interprets the laws?
    Judicial
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