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13 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 branches of law and their powers and who they consist of?
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-Legislative; makes laws; Congress
-Executive; enforces laws; President, Vice President, cabinet -Judicial; interprets laws; courts |
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What is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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2 years
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How old must one be to serve in the House of Representatives?
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25 years
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What are the powers of the House of Representatives?
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- Sole power to try all impeachments
- Sole power to impeach President |
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What is the term for a member of the Senate?
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6 years
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How old must one be to serve in the Senate?
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35 years
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What are the powers of the Senate?
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- Must approve people - like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members - that the president appoints to government positions
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What are the powers of both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
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- Has legislative (law-making) powers
- Power to declare war - Can override vetos with 2/3 vote - Power to propose amendments to the Constitution of U.S. |
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What is the length of a term of office for the President?`
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4 years
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How old must one be to be elected President?
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35 years
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What are the powers of the President?
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- Power to approve/veto laws
- Power to make treaties with foreign countries - Power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court - Power to appoint cabinet members - Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces |
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What is the length of term of office for the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Life
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What are the powers of the Supreme Court?
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- Power to review all laws/treaties of U.S.
- Power to settle disputes involving U.S. - Power to settle disputes between different states - Chief Justice of Supreme Court presides over any impeachment trial of the President |
