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WMS--3 Branches

U.S. Government

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Why was the Judicial Branch created? To interpret the laws
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch? To write laws
Which branch of government can declare war? Legislative
Who can nominate Supreme Court justices and ambassadors? the president
What does bicameral mean? Two branches of the Legislature
Which branch can regulate trade between states and foreign nations?` Legislative Branch
What is Judicial Review? The ability of the Supreme Court to determine if laws are constitutional?
Which branch enforces laws? Executive Branch
How many Presidential cabinet positions are there? 14
Which elective official must be born in the U.S.A.? The President
What is the name of the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? William Rehnquist
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court? nine
How many female justices are there currently on the Supreme Court? two
What is the name of the current Vice President? Dick Cheney
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces? the president
Who has the right to veto laws passed by Congress? the president
Which branch of the government has the power to impeach a president? the Legislative Branch
Which branch of government must approve a Supreme Court justice nominated by the president? the Senate
How long may someone be a Supreme Court justice? for life or until he/she resigns
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