Civics SOL Review Standard 6: National Government and Separation of powers
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Standard 6a-b: National government structure & Separation of powers
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Which branch of the national government has the power to declare war?
Which branch of the national government has the power to declare war?
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Which branch is responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws of the land?
Which branch is responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws of the land?
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How many branches does the U.S. national government consist of?
How many branches does the U.S. national government consist of?
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What branch of the national government is responsible for making laws?
What branch of the national government is responsible for making laws?
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What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?
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Which branch can check the power of the other branches by declaring their actions unconstitutional?
Which branch can check the power of the other branches by declaring their actions unconstitutional?
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Which body makes up the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
Which body makes up the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
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How many houses is Congress divided into?
How many houses is Congress divided into?
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What are the two houses of Congress?
What are the two houses of Congress?
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Who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
Who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
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Who appoints federal judges?
Who appoints federal judges?
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Which group is at the top of the judicial branch of the United States?
Which group is at the top of the judicial branch of the United States?
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What is judicial review?
What is judicial review?
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Which part of Congress has 435 members?
Which part of Congress has 435 members?
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Which part of Congress has 100 members?
Which part of Congress has 100 members?
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Where in the constitution is the separation of powers outlined?
Where in the constitution is the separation of powers outlined?
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Which branch of government does Article I of the Constitution establish?
Which branch of government does Article I of the Constitution establish?
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Which branch of government does Article II of the Constitution establish?
Which branch of government does Article II of the Constitution establish?
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What does Article III of the Constitution establish?
What does Article III of the Constitution establish?
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The system of _______ and _____________ allows each branch to limit the power of the other two branches
The system of _______ and _____________ allows each branch to limit the power of the other two branches
Standard 6b-d: Separation of powers, Federal lawmaking process, and Federal executive branch
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Which power does the Executive branch have over the Legislative?
Which power does the Executive branch have over the Legislative?
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What authority does the Judicial branch hold over the Executive?
What authority does the Judicial branch hold over the Executive?
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What specific check does the Legislative branch have over the Judicial?
What specific check does the Legislative branch have over the Judicial?
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What power does the executive branch have over the judicial branch?
What power does the executive branch have over the judicial branch?
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How can the legislative branch check the executive branch?
How can the legislative branch check the executive branch?
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Which of the following is an example of an expressed power?
Which of the following is an example of an expressed power?
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What does 'implied powers' mean in the context of the US Constitution?
What does 'implied powers' mean in the context of the US Constitution?
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Why are implied powers important for the national government?
Why are implied powers important for the national government?
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Who can propose a law in the U.S. Congress?
Who can propose a law in the U.S. Congress?
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What is the first step in the lawmaking process?
What is the first step in the lawmaking process?
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What happens after a bill is introduced?
What happens after a bill is introduced?
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If both Houses of Congress approve a bill, what is the next step?
If both Houses of Congress approve a bill, what is the next step?
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When a bill is vetoed by the president, what can Congress do next?
When a bill is vetoed by the president, what can Congress do next?
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Presidential power has _____ since the Constitution was ratified.
Presidential power has _____ since the Constitution was ratified.
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How does the President, as part of the Executive branch, influence policy?
How does the President, as part of the Executive branch, influence policy?
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Who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the military under the national government structure?
Who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the military under the national government structure?
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How can the executive branch influence policy through the use of executive orders?
How can the executive branch influence policy through the use of executive orders?
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Which is a true statement about presidential appointments?
Which is a true statement about presidential appointments?
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What is the main duty of the president in foreign relations?
What is the main duty of the president in foreign relations?
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How does the President manage the executive branch?
How does the President manage the executive branch?
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Which is not part of the president's duties concerning national defense?
Which is not part of the president's duties concerning national defense?