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13 Cards in this Set
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Who is the commander of the country's armed forces?
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President
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What are 3 powers of the President?
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Grant pardons, veto, make treaties
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How does a President show disapproval of a bill?
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Vetoing it
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Who does the President appoint?
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Ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices, Federal Judges
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Which branch of government is the Supreme Court a part of?
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Judicial
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What is one of the major responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
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Determine if new laws are constitutional
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How long is the term of office for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
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Life
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How many justices, including the Chief Justice, are on the Supreme Court?
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9
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Who are the Supreme Court Justices appointed by?
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the President
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What is the name of the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
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Judicial Review
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Who is the President officially elected by?
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Electoral College
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What is the limit of the number of terms a President can be in office?
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2 terms
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When did America get its independence from Britian?
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July 4, 1776
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