Branches
Checks & Balances
Bill of Rights
Washington State
Other
100
This branch is in charge of deciding if laws are constitutional.
What is the judicial branch
100
A tool the executive branch can use to check the legislative branch.
What is the veto
100
The number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights.
What is 10
100
This chamber has 98 members.
What is the House
100
Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell
Who are the senators for the state of Washington.
200
This branch is in charge of making the laws.
What is the legislative branch
200
A power the Judicial branch has to check the Legislative branch.
What is the ability to over turn laws that are unconstitutional
200
The Amendment that protects the right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment
200
The Governor of the State.
Who is Jay Inslee
200
This is the congressional district that Kenmore Jr. High is located in.
What is the 1st district
300
This branch is in charge of approving presidential appointments.
What is the legislative branch
300
A tool the Judicial branch has to check the power of the Executive branch.
What is the ability to interpret Presidential actions
300
The Amendment that protects the right to free speech.
What is the 1st Amendment
300
The members of this chamber serve a 4 year term.
What is the Senate
300
The number of judges on both the Federal Supreme Court and the Washington State Supreme Court.
What is 9
400
This branch is in charge of signing or vetoing laws.
What is the executive branch
400
The Legislative branch can use this to check the power of the Judicial branch.
What is the ability to approve Judicial appointments
400
The Amendment that puts limitations on bail and punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment
400
This is the supreme law of the land in Washington State.
What is the Constitution of the United States
400
Public education is run by this.
What is the State government
500
This branch is explained in article II of the constitution.
What is the executive branch
500
The Legislative branch can use this to check the power of the Executive branch.
What is the ability to over ride presidential vetoes
500
The Amendment that protects the right of the people to peaceably assemble.
What is the 1st Amendment
500
The number of Amendments in the state Constitution.
What is 107
500
The number of counties in Washington State.
What is 39
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