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What is the main purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?
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What power does the President have to reject a bill passed by Congress?
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What is the main purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution? To introduce the Constitution and state its goals
What power does the President have to reject a bill passed by Congress? veto
What is the process called when Congress removes a president from office? impeachment
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? The President vetoing a bill
What power is shared between state and federal governments? Collecting taxes
What is the system called that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful? Checks and Balances
What does popular sovereignty mean? The government is chosen by the people
What is the significance of the amendment process? It makes the Constitution to change over time
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? legislative
What is the main role of the executive branch? enforces laws
What action can Congress take if the President vetoes a bill? Override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote
Which of the following powers is reserved for the states? conducting elections
Which branch has the power to interpret laws? Judicial Branch
What is one thing that is not part of the President’s duties according to the Constitution? Declaring laws unconstitutional
What power does the federal government have that states do not? declaring war
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