Judicial branch
Who is the branch led by
The president
Who is in the branch
House of rep senate
who is the executive branch led by
president
How many amendments were in the US bill of rights.
10 amendments were in the bill of rights.
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How does the president stop laws from passing
They can veto the laws
Can the president veto
yes
Can congress override a veto
yes
what is the first amendment?
guaranteeing fundamental freedoms: freedom of religion (no establishment, free exercise), speech, press, the right to peaceably assemble.
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What is the main court system in the judicial branch.
The supreme court
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What are the resposiblite for the legislative branch?
Carry out laws or enforce them
what are the responsibilities for executive branch
make laws
when was the bill of rights ratified?
1791
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The number of justices who currently serve on the Supreme Court
9 of them
what are some powers the legislative branch can do?
create laws, control spending, regulate commerce, declare war, coin money, establish courts, and oversee the executive branch through investigations and confirming appointments.
What are some powers that the executive branch can do?
Vetoing bills, signing bills, appointing officials, issuing executive orders, or making treaties.
what amendment gives you the right to bear arms
5th
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The legal principle established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison, which allows the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of laws.
judicial review
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What are the checks and balances of the legislative branch?
President can veto power which stops bills from becoming power
What are the checks on the Judicial branch?
Appoints federal judges or Can grant pardons to federal offenders
what amendment gives you the right to no unfair punishment.
(example: If you stole a candy bar from a store they can't sentence you to death row)
8th