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Which document does the United States follow to decide if something is legal or illegal?
What are the three branches of Government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
Who can propose a bill?
Name one power only the federal government has.
They can print money.
What region is Louisiana?
South
Which document declared the United States independent on July 4, 1776?
Declaration of Independence
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
After a bill is written, where is it sent?
A committee for discussion
Name one power shared by the federal and state government.
Collecting taxes, building roads, burrowing money, make laws for health and safety
Name a region that has mountains.
Rocky Mountain Region, New England
Why wasn't the Articles of Confederation powerful enough?
It could not raise money through taxes. It could not force the states or the people to follow laws.
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Executive
What power does the President have when given a bill?
He can sign the bill or reject it.
What's one power that only state government has.
Running public schools, running elections
oil, timber, salt, natural gas
How was the Consitution more powerful than the Articles of Conderation?
They divided the government into three branches to check and balance the power.
Which branch of government decides the meaning of laws?
What happens if the bill is vetoed by the President?
What is an example of a civic virtue?
What is one national symbol of the United States?
A bill of rights is the basic rights of citizens that the government would protect.
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Some states have a larger population.
How can the Supreme Court check the president's power?
What is Federalism?
The system that divides powers between the national and state governments.
Where is the Niagra Falls?
New York