True or False
The US Constitution is organized into parts called sections
False - It's organized in parts called articles
What is the primary work of Congress?
To make laws for the country
Who proposes amendments to the Constitution?
Congress
Each state has 2 senators
True
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
To resolve disputes under the law
Amendments to the Constitution are ratified by 3/4 of the...
state legislatures
Each state has the same number of representatives
False - State representatives are based on the state's population
Which of these does the Executive Branch do (select all that apply)?:
- carries out laws
- nominates federal judges
- proposes new taxes
- negotiates treaties
All except proposes new taxes
The power to raise taxes is given to:
a. State governments
b. National governments
c. Both state and national governments
C
The final step before a national bill becomes a law is that it is passed by the Supreme Court
False - The final step is that it is signed by the president.
The term for when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional is
judicial review
How does Congress check the power of the president?
Congress can override the president's veto
Each state has two senators so that one can take over if the other is unavailable.
False - To balance the power of small and large states
The term for the system that prevents any on branch from becoming too powerful is
the system of checks and balances
How does the Supreme Court prevent the president and congress from abusing their power?
The SCOTUS can reject laws and treaties that are unconstitutional.