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13 Cards in this Set
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What is the Judicial Branch?
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Supreme Court and highest court in land
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What is the job for the Chief in the Judicial branch?
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to settle issues concerning the Constitution and federal law
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
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the President
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What are the jobs for the Chief in the Executive Branch?
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1. to carry out the nation's laws
2. to direct foreign policy 3. to command armed forces |
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What will you find in the Legislative Branch?
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2 houses:
1. Senate= 2 senators from each state 2. House of Representatives= membership based on population of each state |
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House and Congress together makes up...
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Congress
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What are the jobs for the Chief of Congress?
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1. make nation's laws
2. control federal monies |
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The 1st three Articles of the Constitution describes what?
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describes the three branches of government
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What does Article 4 deal with?
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relations between states
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What does Article 5 deal with?
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explains how the Constitution is amended
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What does Article 6 deal with?
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declares that the Constitution is the "supreme law in the land"
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What does Article 7 deal with?
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explains how the Constitution is ratified
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What are the 7 Principles of the Constitution?
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1. Popular Sovereignty
2. Limited Government 3. Separation of Powers 4. Checks and Balances 5. Federalism 6. Republicanism 7. Individual Rights |
