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20 Cards in this Set
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According to the constitution, a President must be at least ____ years old, and be a ______ ______ _______
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35 years old, natural born citizen
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According to the constitution, a Representation must be at least _____ years old, and be a citizen for ______ years.
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25 years old, citizen for 7 years
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According to the constitution, a Senator must be at least _____ years old, and be a citizen for ______ years.
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30 years old, citizen for 9 years
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Congress makes up this branch of government
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Legislative Branch
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House of Representatives and Senate
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Congress
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How is membership in the House decided by?
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The population of each state
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How is membership in the Senate decided by?
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2 Senators per state
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How long is a term of office for a President?
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4 years
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How long is a term of office for a Representative?
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2 years
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How long is a term of office for a Senator?
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6 years
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If the President is not able to fulfill his/her duties, who are the next two people in line?
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Vice PresidentSpeaker of the House
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List 3 powers of Congress
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To taxTo borrow moneyTo coin money
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The President makes up this branch of government
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Executive Branch
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True or False:Congress declare laws unconstitutional?
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False
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What does the 17th amendment require of the Senators?
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to be elected by the people
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What is the name of the officer who presides over the House of Representatives?
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Speaker of the House
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What is the necessary and proper clause?
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It allows Congress to make laws that are necessary in carrying out its expressed powers
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Who has the exclusive power to impeach federal officials?
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House of Representatives
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Who has the exclusive power to try the case after the officeholder is impeached?
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Senate
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Who has the power to appropriate money?
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Congress
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