Branches of Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Question 1

The head of the executive branch is known as the:

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President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

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Governor

Question 2

The three main branches of government are:

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Executive, Judicial, Administrative

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Legislative, Executive, Administrative

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Judicial, Administrative, Legislative

Question 3

Which branch is responsible for negotiating agreements with other countries?

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 4

The main reason for dividing government powers among the three branches is to:

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Prevent tyranny

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Ensure equal representation

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Promote economic growth

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Maintain international peace

Question 5

An example of a check on executive power is:

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The Supreme Court can review executive actions

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The president can veto laws

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Congress can declare war

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The president appoints Supreme Court justices

Question 6

Which branch of the U.S. government has the primary responsibility for making laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 7

When the President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, which branch of government has the power to override the veto?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 8

The principle that each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches is known as:

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Checks and balances

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Separation of powers

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Federalism

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary function of the judicial branch of government?

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Resolving legal disputes

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Enacting laws

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Negotiating treaties

Question 10

The process by which a judge is approved to serve on the Supreme Court involves:

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Appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate

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Election by the people

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Nomination by the Chief Justice

Question 11

Which of the following is a benefit of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

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Prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Promotes cooperation between branches

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Increases government efficiency

Question 12

The U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch as:

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Congress

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The Supreme Court

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The Executive Office of the President

Question 13

Which of the following is a limitation of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?

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Cannot create new laws

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Can be overruled by the President

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Can be impeached by Congress

Question 14

In a democratic system, what is the main job of the legislative branch?

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To make the laws

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To interpret and apply the laws

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To enforce the laws

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To appoint judges

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

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Appointing judges

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Making laws

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Declaring war

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Approving treaties

Question 16

Which of the following is a key role of the judicial branch of the U.S. government?

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Interpreting the Constitution

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Creating laws

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Enforcing laws

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Collecting taxes

Question 17

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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To ensure that the government operates efficiently.

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To limit the power of special interest groups.

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To guarantee the protection of individual rights.

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the judicial branch of the U.S. government?

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Determining the guilt or innocence of defendants in trials.

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Making laws

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Setting tax rates

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Declaring war

Question 19

How many distinct branches of government exist in the United States?

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Three

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Two

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Four

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Five

Question 20

Which of the following is a way that the executive branch of the U.S. government can check the power of the legislative branch?

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By vetoing bills passed by Congress

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By appointing judges to federal courts

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By issuing executive orders

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By declaring war

Question 21

The legislative branch is primarily responsible for:

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Making laws

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Interpreting laws

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Enforcing laws

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Appointing judges

Question 22

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

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The President

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The Chief Justice

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The Speaker of the House

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The Senate Majority Leader

Question 23

Which of the following powers is granted to the judicial branch?

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Declaring laws unconstitutional

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Vetoing bills passed by Congress

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Appointing cabinet members

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Declaring war

Question 24

The main purpose of the system of checks and balances is to:

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Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Ensure that all laws are constitutional

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Provide a way for citizens to participate in government

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Protect individual rights

Question 25

An example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch is the:

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President's power to veto bills passed by Congress

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Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional

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Senate's power to confirm or reject presidential appointments

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House of Representatives' power to impeach the President

Question 26

The number of branches in the United States government is:

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 27

Enforcing laws is a responsibility of the:

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Executive branch

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Legislative branch

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Judicial branch

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All branches

Question 28

Who appoints federal judges?

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The President

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The Congress

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The Supreme Court

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The people

Question 29

The highest court in the United States is the:

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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Federal Court

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a power of the President of the United States?

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Declare war

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Enforce laws

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Veto bills

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

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To appoint federal judges

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To declare war

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To make laws

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To create new states

Question 32

Who is the head of the executive branch in the U.S. government?

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice

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The Vice President

Question 33

Which court in the U.S. has the final authority to interpret the Constitution?

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The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The State Supreme Court

Question 34

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Bureaucracy

Question 35

Which of the following best describes the form of government in the United States?

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Republic

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Democracy

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Monarchy

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Dictatorship

Question 36

Which of the following is a power that the U.S. legislative branch holds?

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Creating laws

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Appointing judges

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Enforcing laws

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Vetoing laws

Question 37

What principle ensures that the three branches of the U.S. government can limit each other's power?

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Checks and balances

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Separation of powers

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Popular sovereignty

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Federalism

Question 38

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for explaining the meaning of laws?

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Judicial branch

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Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Administrative branch

Question 39

What is the name of the highest court in the U.S. government?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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Federal Court

Question 40

Who leads the executive branch of the U.S. government?

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President

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Vice President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

Question 41

Which European historical event directly inspired the Founding Fathers to create a government with separate powers?

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Glorious Revolution

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French Revolution

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American Revolution

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Russian Revolution

Question 42

Which branch of government exercises its power of checks and balances when it declares an executive action unconstitutional?

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Judicial

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Legislative

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Executive

Question 43

**Which of the following is the main job of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?**

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To make laws

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To judge laws

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To enforce laws

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To interpret laws

Question 44

**Which of the following powers belongs only to the executive branch?**

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To veto laws

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To confirm judges

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To declare laws unconstitutional

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To create lower courts

Question 45

**Which is the highest court in the United States?**

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Federal Court of Appeals

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State Supreme Court

Question 46

**Which of the following is a responsibility of the judicial branch?**

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To decide if laws are constitutional

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To enforce laws

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To appoint government officials

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To write new laws

Question 47

**Which of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?**

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To enforce laws

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To override a presidential veto

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To declare war

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To pass laws

Question 48

**Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?**

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To appoint ambassadors

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To declare war without congressional approval

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To declare laws unconstitutional

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To establish lower courts

Question 49

**Which of the following is a power of the judicial branch?**

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To declare laws unconstitutional

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To appoint cabinet members

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To create new laws

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To declare war

Question 50

**Which of the following is a key feature of the U.S. system of government?**

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Separation of powers

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Absolute monarchy

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Direct democracy

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Parliamentary system

Question 51

**What is a benefit of separating powers in government?**

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It prevents one branch from becoming too powerful

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It eliminates the need for checks and balances

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It allows each branch to do as it pleases