The structure of the US Constitution covering articles, branches of government, checks and balances, and the ratification process.
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- Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?
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Article I- Which article establishes the executive branch?
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Article II- Which article establishes the judicial branch?
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Article III- What does Article V of the Constitution describe?
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The process for amending the Constitution- What does Article VI of the Constitution establish?
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The supremacy of federal law over state law (the Supremacy Clause)- What does Article VII specify?
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The ratification requirements for the Constitution to become law- How many articles make up the main body of the Constitution before amendments?
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Seven- Name the three branches of the US government established by the Constitution
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Legislative, executive, and judicial- Which branch of government makes federal laws?
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The legislative branch (Congress)- Which branch of government enforces federal laws?
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The executive branch (led by the president)- Which branch of government interprets laws and the Constitution?
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The judicial branch (the courts)- What are the two chambers of Congress?
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House of Representatives and Senate- How is representation in the House of Representatives determined for each state?
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By state population- How many senators does each state have?
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Two- What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
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Two years
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