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SOL CE.06a

Civics & Economics SOL CE.06a

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What document defines the structure and powers of the national government? Constitution of the United States
What city does our national government call home? Washington, D.C.
What branch of the government is led by Congress? Legislative
What is a legislature with two houses called? Bicameral
What are the two houses of Congress? Senate and House of Representatives
How many members make up the Senate? 100
How many Senators are there from each state? 2
How many Representatives make up the House? 435
What determines the number of representatives from each state in the House? Population
Who is the leader of the executive branch? President
What court is the highest court in the land? Supreme Court
What branch of the government is made up of the federal courts, including the Supreme Court? Judicial
What branch makes the laws of the nation? Legislative
What branch enforces, executes, and carries out the laws of the land? Executive
What branch tries cases and interprets the laws? Judicial
Which branch of the government… Prepares the budget? Executive
Which branch of the government… Approves the budget? Legislative
Which branch of the government… Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and judges? Executive
Which branch of the government… Confirms (approves) presidential appointments? Legislative
Which branch of the government… Oversees executive agencies and departments? Executive
Which branch of the government… Raises revenue through taxes and other levies? Legislative
Which branch of the government… Regulates interstate and foreign trade? Legislative
Which branch of the government… Can declare laws and acts unconstitutional? Judicial
Which branch of the government… Can declare war? Legislative
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