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10 Cards in this Set
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Bill
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A proposal for a law
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Veto
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Constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it.
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Override
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An action taken by Congress to reverse a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in each chamber.
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Senate
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Is based on equal representation. |
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House of Representatives
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The lower legislative house of the United States Congress
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Unicameral
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composed of one legislative body
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How to become a (citizen)
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To become a citizen you must meet these requirements: -18 years or less when your parents are naturalized. - Naturalization is the legal process of becoming a citizen. -Born in the USA or parent has to be a US citizen. |
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How an (amendment) is made
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The amendment must first be proposed by the congress. Then 2/3 of the congressman must vote for it to be proposed. Then its send to all 50 states, 3/4 must vote yes for it to become an amendment. |
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Electoral Votes |
Electoral Votes= number of representatives + number of senates. Every state has only 2 senates. |
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Court of Appeals |
Reviews the decisions of the district court. |
