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| 1.What is separation of powers? | It divides the powers of government so that no one branch can pose a threat to popular rights. |
| 2. What proportion of both houses of Congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a president's veto? | two-thirds |
| 3. What is the job of Congress in the national government | Congress is the legislative branch, which makes the nation's laws. |
| 4. Which of the following statements about the Senate is true? | The Senate has two members, or senators, per state. |
| 5. How can the president check the power of the legislative branch? | by vetoing a law |
| 6. Before starting his new job, the president-elect must... | take the Oath of Office. |
| 7. What is the job of the executive branch in relation to the nation's laws? | to enforce them. |
| 8. What role does the Constitution assign to the judicial branch? | to interpret the law |
| 9. What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch? | Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and must be approved by Congress. |
| 10. The First Amendment does not protect | the right to bear arms. |
| 11. What was the main reason the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution? | to define the rights and and freedoms of individuals |
| 12. What is "due process of law"? | It means the law must be applied fairly to all people |
| 13. The Fifth Amendment protects anyone found not guilty in a criminal trial from being tried again for the same crime. What is the name for this protection? | double jeopardy |
| 14. Why do American men 18 years or older have to register with the Selective Service? | so the federal government can contact them in case of a military draft |
| 15. What is the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)? | They raise money and give it to candidates who support certain issues. |
| 16. Which of these duties of a citizen is encouraged, but not required? | voting in elections |
| 17. How do citizens accept responsibility for protecting others' Sixth Amendment rights? | They serve on juries. |
| 18. Under the Constitution, only the national government of the U.S. has the power to | coin money |
| 19. Both the federal and state governments share the power to | tax the citizens |
| 20. Which of the following is a power reserved only to the states? | to establish and maintain schools |
