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Making laws is the function of the---
a) legislative branch.
b) executive branch.
c) judicial branch.
d) treasury branch.

What is the function of the judicial branch?
a) interpret the meaning of the laws
b) enforce the laws
c) veto laws
d) make the laws

What is the job of the branch of government that includes the president?
a) execute, enforce, or carry out the laws
b) make the laws
c) decide the meaning of the laws
d) override vetos

The House of Representatives has 435 members. This number is based on--
a) population of the states.
b) Congressional representation.
c) physical size of the states.
d) tax revenues.

All are checks the executive branch has EXECPT--
a) declares laws unconstitutional.
b) vetoes acts of Congress.
c) nominates federal judges.
d) call Congress into special sessions.

The major check the judicial branch has over the other two is--
a) declaring laws and acts of the President unconstitutional.
b) electing the President.
c) impeaching judges.
d) vetoing laws.

Implied powers are --
a) used to carry out expressed powers.
b) reserved for the state government.
c) specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States.
d) concurrent or shared powers between the federal and state government.

The formal powers of Congress are limited by the --
a) Constitution of the United States.
b) Declaration of Independence.
c) Charters of the Virginia Company of London.
d) Virginia Declaration of Rights.

Individuals and ______ help shape legislation (laws).
a) interest groups
b) the Environmental Protection Agency
c) cabinet members
d) judges

Who has to approve a bill before it becomes a law?
a) President
b) Supreme Court
c) Mrs. Neff
d) Speaker of the House

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