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The three branches of government the constitution divides our government into.
What are the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and Judicial Branch.
100
Number of Amendments included in the Bill of Rights.
What is 10?
100
What is the Legislative Branch main responsibility?
To make laws
100
What are the main responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?
to protect the constitution, to make sure laws are constitutional
100
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws.
200

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

 1787

200
Which branch of government is responsible for appointing Supreme Court Judges?
What is Executive Branch?
200
What Branch is responsible for passing laws?
Legislative Branch
200
Which branch of government is the President in?
The Executive Branch
300

When a president has to go through a legal proceeding and has the possibility of being removed from office.

Impeachment 

300
Which branch of government is in charge of our armed forces?
What is the Executive Branch?
300
Who can grant pardons?
The President
400
This is a change to the constitution.
An Amendment
400

Who can decide to impeach the president?

Congress 

400
How many judges does the judicial branch consist of?

9

400
What do you call a law that conflicts with the constitution?
unconstitutional
500

What government system is used to keep powers separate, but also ensure that one branch of government does not have more power than another?

Check and Balances

500

Who makes up the Executive Branch? (Must have all 3).

President, Vice President, Cabinet.

500
After the president makes an appointment to his cabinet who needs to approve that appointment.
The Senate. (Legislative Branch)
500
Which branch can suggest laws to congress?
Executive Branch (President)
500

Who makes up "Congress"?

The House of Representatives and the Senate.