Question

name gregorygovernment officials quiz # 11. which branch of government has the power to declare war?a. the executive branch has the power to declare war.b. the legislative branch has the power to declare war.c. the president has the power to declare war.d. the judicial branch has the power to declare war.2. list 3 powers of the president3. what does judicial review mean for our supreme court justices?a. judicial review means that congress has the \final say\ in all decisions.b. judicial review means that constitution is the supreme law of the land.c. judicial review means that our supreme court justices have the \final say in all decisions.d. judicial review means that our president can only be elected to 2 terms total.4. each branch of government has a different job when it comes to our laws. briefly explain what each branch of government does with our laws.5. how many people are there total in congress?a. there are 535 total people in congress (100 senators & 435 h.o.r)b. there are 435 total people in congress (100 senators & 335 h.o.r)c. there are 100 total people in congress (50 senators & 50 h.o.r)d. there are 485 total people in congress (100 senators & 385 h.o.r)

Explanation:

1. For question 1: Under the U.S. system, the Legislative Branch (Congress) holds the power to declare war, as outlined in the Constitution.
2. For question 2: The President has defined executive powers, including acting as commander-in-chief, appointing federal officials, and signing/vetoing bills.
3. For question 3: Judicial Review grants the Supreme Court the authority to review laws and government actions, giving it the final say on their constitutionality.
4. For question 4: Each branch has distinct law-related roles: the Legislative Branch makes laws, the Executive Branch enforces laws, and the Judicial Branch interprets laws.
5. For question 5: The U.S. Congress consists of 100 Senators (2 per state) and 435 voting members of the House of Representatives, totaling 535.

Answer:

1. B. The Legislative Branch has the power to declare war.
2. - Serving as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military

• Appointing federal judges and cabinet members (with Senate confirmation)
• Signing or vetoing bills passed by Congress

1. C. Judicial Review means that our Supreme Court Justices have the "Final Say in all decisions."
2. - Legislative Branch: Writes, debates, and passes federal laws.

• Executive Branch: Enforces and carries out federal laws through agencies and departments.
• Judicial Branch: Interprets laws, reviews their constitutionality, and resolves legal disputes.

1. A. There are 535 total people in Congress (100 Senators & 435 H.O.R)