| A | B |
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| Why did 12 leaders write the Constitution in 1787? | There were problems with the first laws. |
| What did the leaders like about the British Parliament? | Americans liked the way the British voted for leaders to write laws. |
| What are the 2 Houses of Congress? | House of Representatives and the Senate. |
| How many senators do each state have? | 2 |
| How many representatives are sent to the House of Representatives? | It depends on the population of the state. |
| How do Americans choose who will work in the government? | Americans vote |
| How often do we vote for a President? | Every 4 years |
| What is the job of the Supreme Court? | The 9 judges decide whether our laws agree with the Constitution. |
| What are the 3 branches of government | The Two Houses of Congress, the President and the Supreme Court |
| What is the job of Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate) | the branch with the power to carry out the laws |
| The job of the President | leads the branch that has the power to carry out the laws |
| The President lives and works at the | White House |
