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How long can judges on the United States Supreme Court serve?
They serve until they step down.
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Each member of the Cabinet SPECIALIZES in a different area, like health or education. What does SPECIALIZE mean?
To focus on a specific topic.
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Which is the responsibility of the state government?
Set laws to keep people, land, water, and animals safe.
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What happens to a bill after Congress votes and it passes both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
The bill is sent to the president.
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Why do you think Congress passed a law stating that presidents could only serve for two terms?
To keep one person from leading the government for too long.
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Leaders often hold FORUMS to talk about concerns with community members. What is a FORUM?
A meeting where problems are discussed.
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What happens when the president vetoes a bill?
The bill goes back to congress for changes or a new vote.
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Who protects the president?
The secret service
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How do state and local governments get money to build schools and hospitals?
Taxes
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Senators and representatives make decisions and create laws based on what their CONSTITUENTS want. What are constituents?
The people who elect leaders to represent them.
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Where does the president have to be born?
The United States of America
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The government has COMMISSIONS that suggest laws about education, the environment, health, and much more. What is a COMMISSION?
A group that studies a concern in the community.
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