Instructions
Read the questions below carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided.
1. What are the three branches of the United States government?
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2. What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
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3. Who is known as the "head" of the Executive Branch?
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4. What does the Judicial Branch do?
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5. Name one power that is exclusive to the federal government.
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6. What is the Constitution?
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7. Why is the Bill of Rights important?
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8. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
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9. Who makes up the United States Congress?
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10. List three responsibilities of a U.S. citizen.
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