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28 Cards in this Set
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What are the requirements for becoming President?
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You must be at least 35 years old, be a natural born U.S. citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
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What are the main responsibilities of the executive branch?
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To see that the government runs smoothly, and that the laws of the land are enforced and obeyed.
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Who helps the head of the executive branch of government?
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The Vice President
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What is the longest amount of time the President can serve?
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Eight years--two terms
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Where does the head of the executive branch of government live?
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The White House
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Who would take over if something happened to the head of the executive branch of government?
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The Vice President
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Where did the U.S. get its idea for our form of government?
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From the ancient Greeks who lived in Athens, Greece
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What are the three branches of the Federal government?
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Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
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What is another name for the legislative branch of government?
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Congress
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Name the two parts of the legislative branch of government.
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the House of Representatives and the Senate
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Who is the head of the first part of the legislative branch?
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the Speak of the House
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Who is the head of the second part of the legislative branch?
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the Vice President
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What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch of government?
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To make the laws
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What are the qualifications needed to be a representative in the House of Representatives?
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Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and living in the state which he/she will represent
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How long can a representative serve?
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Two years
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What are the qualifications needed to be a senator?
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Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and living in the state he/she will represent
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How long can a senator serve?
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Six years
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Where does Congress work?
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The United States Capitol Building
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What is another name for the judicial branch of government?
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The Supreme Court
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Who is the head of the judicial branch?
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The Chief Justice
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How many members does the Supreme Court have?
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Nine
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How can you become a member of the Supreme Court?
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You must be appointed by the President and approved by a vote of the Senate.
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What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
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It explains and interprets the Constitution.
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Why is the ruling of the Supreme Court so important?
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It is the highest court in the land and its rulings are absolute and final.
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How long can a justice work as a member of the Supreme Court?
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For life
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What is the motto of the Supreme Court?
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"Equal Justice Under the Law"
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Where does the Supreme Court work?
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a the Supreme Court Building
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What Greek building is the Supreme Court Building copied after?
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the Parthenon
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