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Roles and constitutional powers of Congress, the presidency, and the federal courts.
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1. Which two chambers make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
House and Senate
2. How long is a U.S. representative's term?
2 years
two years
3. How long is a U.S. senator's term?
6 years
six years
4. How many senators does each state have?
2
two
5. Which chamber has the sole power of impeachment?
The House of Representatives
House
6. Which chamber tries federal impeachments?
The Senate
Senate
7. Who signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress?
The President
President
8. Who is commander in chief of the armed forces?
The President
President
9. Who nominates federal judges?
The President
President
10. Which body confirms presidential nominations to federal courts?
The Senate
Senate
11. What is judicial review?
The power to determine whether government actions conflict with the Constitution
12. What is the highest federal court?
The U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
13. Which branch interprets federal laws in cases and controversies?
The judicial branch
14. Which branch makes federal laws?
The legislative branch
Congress
15. Which branch enforces federal laws?
The executive branch