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100
In what year did MI become a state?
1837
100
The President is the leader of what branch of government?
The Executive Branch
100
Name the system in which the powers of one branch are BALANCED by the powers of another.
Checks and Balances
100
Who colonized the Native American's land?
England
100
How many people are in the Senate?
100
200
In what year did MI elect it's first female governor?
2000
200
What are the two houses that make up the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
200
The DIVISION of the legislative, executive and judicial branch is called what?
Separation of Powers
200
Who colonized the African's land?
Dutch
200
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court
300
In 1847, MI's capitol moved to Lansing from what city?
Detroit
300
Which Branch of government can override a veto?
The Legislative Branch
300
A group of your peers that sits in the courtroom and decided if you are innocent or guilty is called what?
A jury
300
What happened to the Native Americans when the Europeans came to the Americas?
They died from diseases brought over by the Europeans
300
What 2 things can the President to with a bill?
sign it or veto it
400
In what year did women gain the right to vote?
1920
400
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
430
400
What principle states that government does not have total authority?
Limited Government
400
What skill did the Africans bring to the Americas?
Harvesting rice crops
400
What is the nickname for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
500
In 1957, what human characteristic was added to MI?
Mackinac Bridge
500
Name each branch of government and their main duty
Legislative - make laws Executive - carry out or enforce laws Judicial - interpret laws
500
What is it called when powers are shared between national, state and local governments?
Federalism
500
Name all 5 regions of Africa in the 16th century.
North, South, East, West, Central
500
If a law goes against the rules of the constitution, it is said to be what?
unconstitutional