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The Declaration of Independence Answers

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What is the main task of the legislative branch?

A
To hold criminal trials
B
To create new laws
C
To manage the courts
D
To command the military
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According to the Constitution, which of the following is true about the president? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The president serves as the head of state and commander in chief.
B
The president creates laws and serves in the House and Senate.
C
The president is leader of the legislative branch.
D
The president must faithfully execute the laws.
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What is the role of the judicial branch?

A
To interpret laws
B
To write laws
C
To execute laws
D
To lead the military
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What was the purpose of popular sovereignty?

A
To give more power to the states instead of to the federal government
B
To give the nation’s people control and power over the government
C
To remove power from the states to give to the national government
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What is the purpose of the separation of powers?

A
To give everyone a fair share of power
B
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
C
To ensure the president has the most power
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What was the framers' main reason for creating a strong federal government without removing all power from state governments?

A
They wished to limit government by dividing it.
B
They wanted to model their government after countries in Europe.
C
They thought they needed to give the states some powers to avoid revolt.
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What must occur in order for an amendment to be ratified?

A
The president must sign it.
B
Two-thirds of the House and Senate must approve it.
C
Every state must approve it.
D
Each person in Congress must support it.
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Why did the framers include instructions on how to amend the Constitution?

A
They wanted the principle of checks and balances to be used.
B
They wanted Congress to be involved in the government.
C
They wanted the document to be able to evolve as the country changed and grew.

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