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The president of the United States has checks over the other two branches of government. Which is a check the president has over the judicial branch?
a) deciding the meaning of a law
b) making a treaty with another country
c) nominating a Supreme Court justice
d) rejecting a law passed by Congress

The Constitution divides power among the three branches of the national government of the United States. Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?
a) judicial
b) executive
c) legilative
d) international

The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. Why was this done?
a) to make sure that citizens elect the best possible candidates
b) to make sure that one branch does not gain too much power
c) to let citizens participate in the direct election of officials
d) to allow the federal government to control the state governments

Which statement is true about the legislative branch of government in the United States?
a) Congress is made up of three parts.
b) Congress is responsible for making the laws.
c) The president appoints the members of Congress.
d) The members of Congress decide what the laws mean.

In the United States, the government's powers are divided between the three branches. Which branch is responsible for deciding what the laws mean?
a) the legislative branch
b) the international branch
c) the executive branch
d) the judicial branch

Who does the following? Decides that federal law is unconstitutional, decides that an act by the president is unconstitutional, and decides that a treaty is unconstitutional?
a) the president and the cabinet
b) senators and representatives
c) the justices of the Supreme Court
d) ambassadors and consuls

The United States Government runs the country. It has three branches. Which answer explains the purpose of the Legislative branch of government?
a) to make the laws
b) to make sure laws are carried out
c) to settle questions about the law
d) to make sure that people follow the laws

The United States Government runs the country. It has three branches. Which answer explains the purpose of the Executive branch of government?
a) to make laws
b) to settle questions about the laws
c) to make sure that laws are carried out
d) to give people tickets for not following the laws

The United States Government runs the country. It has three branches. Which answer explains the purpose of the Judicial branch of government?
a) to make laws
b) to settle questions about the laws
c) to call people for jury duty
d) to make sure that laws are carried out

What is the name of the leader of the state government?
a) Mayor
b) Governor
c) President
d) City Council

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