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Branches of the U.S. Government
Branches of the U.S. Government
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9th Grade
09/18/2012

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Definition
Legislative Branch
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What are the two houses of Congress?

Definition
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Term

How many senators are there in the Senate?

Definition
100, 2 for each state
Term

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

Definition
435
Term

Who is the head of the Senate?

Definition
The Vice President of U.S.
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

Definition
President of the U.S.
Term

What is the role of the Executive Branch?

Definition
Making laws official: approving and carrying out laws passed by the legislative branch
Term

True or false: The executive branch also includes the Vice President.

Definition
True
Term

The Cabinet is part of which branch?

Definition
Executive
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The Cabinet is made up of how many departments?

Definition
15
Term

What is the job of the Cabinet?

Definition
To give advice to the president about important matters
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Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?

Definition
The Supreme Court
Term

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

Definition
To explain the meaning of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress, it determines whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional, its decisions are final
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How many judges/justices are there in the Supreme Court?

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9
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