Checks and Balances is the way of keeping one branch of government from getting too powerful.
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What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
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How many constitutional amendments have been proposed?
33 have been proposed to the Congress.
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What are the jobs of the Federal Government?
Maintaining military, declaring war, establishing the postal system, sets standards for weights and measurements and protects patents and copyrights.
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What is the United States Constitution?
It is the supreme law of the United States of America.
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What is a veto?
a decision by a person in authority to not allow or approve something (such as a new law) or, the right or power of a person in authority to decide that something (such as a new law) will not be approved
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Who has the power to introduce government spending bills?
The Senate has the power to introduce government spending bills.
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How many constitutional amendments are there?
27 amendments
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What kind of of countries are best for federal governments?
Larger countries are best for having federal governments.
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When did the Constitution come into force?
In 1789 the Constitution came into force.
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Who has to sign the bill before the bill becomes a law?
The President decides whether he thinks the bill is good for the country. If so, he signs the bill, and it becomes a law.
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Who has the job of creating new laws?
Congress has the power to create new laws.
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What are the first 10 amendments known as?
The Bill Of Rights.
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They help address the needs of a geographically large country.
What do federal governments help address?
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What was the first Constitution of the United States?
The Articles Of Confederation.
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The legislative branch has the power to override a veto
What branch has the power to override the law with 2/3 majority of the votes?
The legislative branch has the power to override a veto.
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Who has the power to direct national defense and foreign policies?
The Executive branch directs national defense and foreign policy.
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The Congress or a national convention.
Where is the amendment sent to be ratified?
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What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
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To establish a federal government for the United States Of America
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
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The country can test the new law through the court system.
Once a law is in place, who can test the new law through the court system?
Who can test the new law through the court system?
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What is one of the supreme court's job?
To shape the law of the land.
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How many amendments do the House and the Senate propose during each 2 year term?
They propose around 200 amendments.
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What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial and Executive.
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What does the Constitution do for you?
The Constitution protects your rights by limiting the power of the government.