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Government Branches
Answers and Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Identify the three branches of government and their duties. | Legislative - Makes Laws Executive – Carries out and enforces laws Judicial – Settles disputes about laws and the people who break laws |
| What determines the number of House Representatives each state has? | State Population |
| How often are representatives in the House reset to ensure fair representation for each state’s population? | Every ten years with the census |
| How many U.S. Senators does each state have? | Two U.S. Senators |
| Which part of Congress has members that served terms of six years? | The U.S. Senate |
| Which part of Congress has members that served terms of two years? | The U.S. House of Representatives |
| What is the name of the group chosen by voters in each state who elect the president and vice president? | The Electoral College |
| How many executive departments does the president oversee to help carry out laws? | 15 Executive Departments |
| What fraction of representatives is required to override a veto in Congress? | Two - Thirds of U.S. Representatives |
| What are the three levels of courts in the federal government? | District, Appeals, and Supreme |
| What branch of government determines how tax dollars are spent? | Legislative Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to propose amendments to the constitution? | Legislative Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to approve treaties and declare war? | Legislative Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to declare actions of the other branches unconstitutional? | Judicial Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to veto bills? | Executive Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to impeach the president? | Legislative Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to override vetoes? | Legislative Branch |
| What branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members? | Executive Branch |