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U.S goverment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the 13th amendment about? | abolish slavery |
| what is the three branches of government called? | executive, legislative, judicial |
| what is federalism? | divides and shares power |
| How does a bill become a law? | A bill becomes a law through introduction in Congress, committee review, approval by both the House and Senate, and the President’s signature or a congressional override of a veto. |
| what is jury duty? | Jury duty is a civic responsibility requiring eligible citizens to serve as jurors in legal proceedings, helping ensure fair trials. |
| what is checks and balances? | each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches. |
| how many amendments are in the constitution? | 27 |
| what is a veto? | when the president can decide if they want to keep the law or throw it out. |
| what is an alien? | a person who is not from here legally |
| which branch makes the laws? | legislative . |