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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the main idea of the legislative branch?
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They make laws and make agreements between countries
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What is the main idea of the executive branch?
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They take care of the military and carry out laws
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What is the main idea of the judicial branch?
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To know if things are constitutional or not
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Name three state powers
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~Establish local govts
~Set up schools ~Regulate state commerce ~Make regulations for marriage ~Establish and regulate corporations |
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Name three national powers
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~Maintain military
~declare war ~establish postal system ~set standards for weights and measures ~Protect copyrights and patents |
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Name three both national and state powers
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~collect taxes
~establish courts ~regulate interstate commerce ~regulate banks ~Borrow money ~Provide for the general welfare ~Punich Criminals |
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What amendments were the bill of rights?
What amendments did slavery get abolished and which ones gave women the right to vote? |
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13 19 |
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What are the requirements for candidates for the house of reps?
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citizen for 7 years
at least 25 years old serve for 2 years |
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How are reps apportioned?
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1 for every 40000 inhabitants
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What are the requirements of candidates for the senate?
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6 year term
citizen for 9 years at least 30 years old |
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Number of senators determined and length of term
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2 per state
6 year term |
