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What is the economic system of the US |
1. Market economy 2. Capitalist economy |
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What is the rule of law |
1. Everyone must follow the law 2. Leaders must obey the law 3. Government must obey the law 4. No one is above the law |
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Name / list the three branches of government |
Legislature Congress Judicial Courts Executive Presidents |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful |
1. Checks and balances 2. Separations of powers |
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Who is in charge of the executive branch |
The president |
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Who makes federal laws |
1. U.s. legislature 2. Congress 3. House of Representatives and Senate |
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What are the two parts of the US Congress |
Senate and House of Representatives |
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How many u.s. senators are there |
100 |
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We elect US senators for how many years |
6 |
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What are Pennsylvania's 2 US senators |
1. Pat Toomey 2. Bob Casey Jr. |
