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veto
What word means to say no to a bill?
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by collecting taxes from the people
How does the government get money to pay for government services?
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4 years and can run for another 4 years
How many years can a President hold office?
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The Constitution
Which word means the document that gives the U.S. Citizens rights and freedoms and details how our government works?
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Executive Branch
Which branch of government approves or vetoes Congress' bills?
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citizens
What word means people who live in a community?
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A form a government where the people have a say
What is a democracy?
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Executive Branch
Which branch of government is the President part of?
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The governor
Who is the leader of the executive branch of a state government?
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Legislative Branch
Which branch of government is made of two parts: the Senate and House of Representatives?
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Supreme Court
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
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To protect their citizens
What do communities have governments?
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Legislative Branch
Which branch of government is Congress part of?
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Executive Branch
Which branch is in charge of the military?
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Executive Branch
Which branch of government meets with leaders of foreign countries?
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Congress
What is the House of Representatives and the Senate called together?
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two
What is the number of senators that each state has?
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Judicial Branch
Which branch of government is the Supreme Court part of?
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Legislative Branch
Which branch of government makes the laws?
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Executive Branch
Which branch of government carries out and enforces the laws?
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laws
What word means rules made by the government?
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Commander-in-chief
What is another name for the President?
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Local Government
Which level of government would make laws about things like where you can ride your bike or if you can use fireworks?
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Judicial Branch
Which branch of government decides if the laws are unconstitutional?
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Judicial branch
Which branch of government has members that can serve until they die or retire?
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