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The governor's veto power is part of ________________________

A
the government's checks and balances.
B
the process of the Court of Appeals.
C
how Supreme Court judges are selected.
D
how people are selected to run for election.
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The Supreme Court is included in which part of the state government?

A
the Executive Branch
B
the House of Representatives
C
the Judicial Branch
D
the Senate
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The Court of Appeals ______________________

A
makes and maintains laws.
B
overturns a governor's veto.
C
reviews judgments made in lower courts.
D
represents people in districts.
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The New Mexico Constitution ____________________

A
limits power through the checks and balances system.
B
establishes just rules for participants.
C
defines the roles of each branch of the government.
D
is intended to provide all of the above.
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All of the documents listed play a role in New Mexico's government except ___________.

A
the United States Constitution
B
the New Mexico Constitution
C
the laws of the state
D
the neighboring states' statutes
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How is an amendment to the New Mexico constitution approved?

A
by a majority of New Mexico voters
B
by a majority of Washington voters
C
with approval of the governor only
D
after the person who drafted it is satisfied with the content
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What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch?

A
It represents New Mexico in foreign affairs.
B
It writes new laws to be discussed in the Senate.
C
It has the power to veto laws passed by the executive branch.
D
It introduces and passes new laws for New Mexico.
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Raising and distributing money to run the state government is done by which branch?

A
the governor
B
the Judicial Branch
C
the Legislative Branch
D
the Executive Branch

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