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What is the term for the system that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Unified governance
Checks and balances (correct)
Absolute power
Separation of duties

Who is responsible for signing bills into laws in the United States?

The House of Representatives
The President (correct)
The Supreme Court
The Senate

If both the President and the Vice President are unable to serve, who becomes the President?

The Attorney General
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House (correct)

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress in the United States?

The President (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

Six years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the month of November in the United States electoral calendar?

It is when the Presidential vote takes place (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the supreme law of the land?

Constitution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Bill of Rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the idea of self-government?

We the People (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is freedom of religion?

Freedom to practice any religion or none at all (D) Signup and view all the answers