| Executive Branch | Judicial Branch | Legislative Branch | Vocabulary | Miscellaneous |
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Enforce Laws
What is the main purpose of the executive branch?
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To decide whether laws or actions are constitutional
What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?
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100, 435
How many members are in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives?
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Dividing the power of the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government into separate bodies.
What does the term "separation of powers" mean?
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George Washington
Who was the first U.S. President?
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2 terms or 8 years.
How many terms/ years can the President serve?
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The Executive Branch
Which branch has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices and appoint other federal judges?
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The State Population
What is the number of representatives that each state gets in the House decided by?
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The power of a president, governor, or mayor to prevent something from becoming law
What does the term "veto" mean?
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Be at least 35 years old, a natural-born US Citizen, and live in the United States for at least 14 years.
How can you be eligible to run for President?
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The U.S. Constitution
Where are the responsibilities and the powers of the
President outlined? |
For Life
How long do you serve as a Supreme Court Justice?
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The Capitol Building
Where does Congress meet?
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A democracy is a government run by the people. Each citizen has a say (or vote) in how the government is run.
Our Government is a democracy. What does the term "democracy" mean?
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A Member of the House or the Senate
Who can present a new bill?
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Kamala Harris and Joe Biden
What is the name of our current President and Vice President?
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The Supreme Court Building
What building is associated with the Judicial Branch?
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25
What is the minimum age for serving in the House?
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A proposed law in the Senate or House of Representatives?
What is a bill?
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The President
Who can veto legislation passed by Congress?
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Chief of the Executive Branch, Guardian of the Economy, Head of State, Political Party Leader, Head of Foreign Policy, Commander in Chief, Legislative Leader
What are some of the duties and responsibilities of the
President? (name two) |
The Supreme Court Justices
Who decides what cases the Supreme Court will hear?
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6 years
How many years is one term for a U.S. Senator?
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A group of officials who advise the U.S. president.
What is the Cabinet?
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It keeps one party from gaining too much power.
Why are "checks and balances" important?
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