Government Branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Question 1

The Legislative branch makes laws. Which of these is NOT a part of this branch?

Accepted Answer

President

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Congress

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Senate

Question 2

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

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To interpret laws and determine their constitutionality

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

Question 3

Which principle ensures that the government is based on the consent of the people?

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Popular sovereignty

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Limited government

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Separation of powers

Question 4

Who leads the judicial branch of the government?

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Chief Justice

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President

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Speaker of the House

Question 5

Which of these is NOT something one branch of government can do to check the power of another?

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Using executive privilege

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Using the veto power

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Conducting judicial review

Question 6

What principle states that the government can only do the things that the people have agreed it can do?

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Limited government

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Federalism

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Separation of powers

Question 7

Which branch of government is responsible for putting laws into action?

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Executive

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Legislature

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Judiciary

Question 8

Who chooses federal judges?

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The President

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Congress

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The Supreme Court

Question 9

What is the most important court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 10

Who is responsible for making laws in the United States?

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Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Judicial branch

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a power of the judicial branch?

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Making new laws

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Interpreting laws

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Declaring laws unconstitutional

Question 12

How many branches of government are there in the United States of America?

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Three

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Two

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Four

Question 13

How does the President check the power of the legislative branch?

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Vetoing laws passed by Congress

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Appointing judges to the Supreme Court

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Calling Congress into special session

Question 14

Which document sets the rules for how the United States government works?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 15

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 16

What is the role of the legislative branch in the United States government?

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

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To interpret laws

Question 17

Who is the head of the executive branch in the United States?

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President

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Congress

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Supreme Court

Question 18

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 19

What is the principle of 'checks and balances' in government?

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Each branch can stop the other branches from becoming too powerful

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All branches have equal power

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The executive branch has the most power

Question 20

Which action would be an example of the executive branch using its power?

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Starting a war

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Passing a law

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Deciding if a law is constitutional

Question 21

What is the main job of the legislative branch in the budget process?

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To create the budget and vote on it

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To approve the budget passed by the executive branch

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To make sure the budget is followed

Question 22

What is one important job of the Supreme Court?

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To decide if laws are fair

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

Question 23

Which is NOT a source of power for the legislative branch?

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Executive orders

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The Constitution

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Court decisions

Question 24

How can the executive branch stop the legislative branch from being too powerful?

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By not signing laws passed by Congress

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By creating new laws

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By impeaching judges

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Interpreting laws

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Making laws

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Enforcing laws

Question 26

Which government branch creates the laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 27

Who leads the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

President

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Chief Justice

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Speaker of the House

Question 28

Which court interprets the Constitution?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Appeals Court

Question 29

What is the system where branches limit each other's power called?

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Checks and Balances

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Separation of Powers

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Federalism

Question 30

Which branch enforces the laws?

Accepted Answer

Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 31

Which document establishes the framework for the U.S. government?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 32

What is the idea that no one branch of government should have too much power called?

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Separation of Powers

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Popular Sovereignty

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Limited Government

Question 33

What is a key duty of the judicial branch?

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Interpreting laws

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Making laws

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Enforcing laws

Question 34

What is the highest law in the United States called?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

Question 35

Which of the following is a main responsibility of the executive branch of the United States government?

Accepted Answer

Enforcing laws

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Making laws

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Interpreting laws

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Declaring war

Question 36

Who makes the laws in our country?

Accepted Answer

Legislative branch

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President

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Judges

Question 37

Which branch of government is led by the President?

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Question 38

What is the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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Federal Court

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State Court

Question 39

Why is it good to have different branches of government?

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To prevent any one group from being too powerful

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To make sure everyone agrees

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To make it easier to pass laws

Question 40

Who is responsible for creating laws?

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The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

Question 41

Who leads the Executive Branch?

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The President

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The Supreme Court Chief Justice

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The Speaker of the House

Question 42

Which court has the final say on whether laws follow the Constitution?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

Question 43

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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9

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7

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11

Question 44

Who is responsible for interpreting the laws?

Accepted Answer

The Judicial Branch

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The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

Question 45

How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?

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For life

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4 years

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6 years

Question 46

How can the Legislative Branch limit the power of the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

Both of the above

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Passing laws

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Impeaching the President

Question 47

What responsibility belongs exclusively to the legislative branch of the US government?

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Creating laws

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Executing laws

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Interpreting laws

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Overseeing the actions of the executive branch

Question 48

Who leads the executive branch of the US government?

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President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

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Secretary of State

Question 49

Which court in the United States has the highest authority?

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Supreme Court

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Court of Appeals

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District Court

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State Supreme Court

Question 50

Which example best represents a law passed by the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Miranda v. Arizona

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Roe v. Wade

Question 51

Who has the authority to appoint federal judges?

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President

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Congress

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Supreme Court

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State Governors

Question 52

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out laws?

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 53

What is the purpose of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights?

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To limit the powers of the government and protect individual freedoms

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To establish the structure and organization of the government

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To define the rights and responsibilities of citizens

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To outline the process for amending the Constitution

Question 54

How long is the term of office for a US Representative?

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2 years

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4 years

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6 years

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8 years

Question 55

Which part of our government creates new laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 56

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

Question 57

Which part of our government interprets the laws?

Accepted Answer

Judicial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

Question 58

What is the name for the idea that each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches?

Accepted Answer

System of Checks and Balances

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Separation of Powers

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Federalism

Question 59

The President has the power to reject laws passed by Congress. Which branch of government can override the President's rejection?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 60

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

Making decisions about laws

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Setting interest rates

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Appointing cabinet members

Question 61

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 62

Which branch of government has the primary job of creating laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 63

Who is the leader of the executive branch of the US government?

Accepted Answer

President

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Chief Justice

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Speaker of the House

Question 64

Which branch of government is responsible for deciding if laws are fair and follow the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Judicial

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Executive

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Legislative