1. to reject a law

2. two chambers

3. Each branch of government has its own role and powers

4. Each branch can limit the power of the other two branches

5. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate

6. Document that gives structure and power to the national government

7. legislative, executive, judicial

8. Leads the executive branch

9. The highest federal court

10. Which document defines the structure and powers of the national government?

11. What is the function of the legislative branch?

12. Congress is referred to as a bicameral legislature because it has -

13. The number of members in the House of Representatives is based on -

14. How can the president check the power of the judicial branch?

15. How can Congress check the power of the president?

16. A proposed law is called a ____________.

17. The name of the national legislative branch is _______________.

18. True or false? There are 535 members of Congress.

19. True or false? Bills can be introduced by members of either chamber of Congress.

20. In the lawmaking process, a bill must first be _________________ in either the Senate or the House of Representatives.

21. An education bill starting in the House of Representatives would most likely be sent to which of the following committees?

22. Once bills leave committee, they are then _______________ on the floor of either the House or the Senate.

23. In order for bills to be sent to the White House, they must be voted on and passed by __________________.

24. If the President signs a bill, ____________________.

25. If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become a law if...

26. Which branch holds the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

27. Which branch holds the power to interpret the laws?

28. Which branch holds the power to make the laws for the nation?

29. Which branch holds the power to enforce the laws of the nation?

30. Which branch holds the power to declare war?