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24 Cards in this Set
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What is the main job of the legislative branch |
To make the law |
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How do members of congress get their jobs |
They are elected by citizens of their state |
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What is the first step of the lawmaking process in congress |
Introduce a bill in either house |
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Which of the following is not a power of congress A. To raise revenue through taxes B. To prepare the annual budget C. To declare war D. To approve presidential appointments |
B. To prepare the annual budget |
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What is the main job of the executive branch |
To execute/enforce the law |
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Which group primarily advises the president in decision making |
The cabinet |
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Can the president impeach federal judges |
No |
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Can the president declare a law unconstitutional |
No |
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What is the main job of the judicial branch |
To interpret the law |
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Which court is the highest court in the land |
U.S Supreme Court |
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Which article of the constitution sets up the structure of the judicial branch |
Article three |
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How long does the vice president serve |
Four years |
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How long do Supreme Court justices serve |
For Life |
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How long do house representatives serve |
2 years |
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How long do senators serce |
6 years |
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The two houses of congress are |
The House of Representatives and the senate |
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Which branch can declare war |
Legislative |
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16. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states that "The Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations." This is an example of- (A. expressed powers B. implied powers C. denied powers D. concurrent powers |
A. Expressed powers |
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As chief diplomat, the president can negotiate treaties with other countries. Which branch can approve or reject these treaties? |
Legislative branch |
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Who has the power of judicial review |
The U.S Supreme Court |
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25. Which of the following is NOT a method the legislative branch can use to check the other branches? • A. Confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges B. Override presidential vetoes C. Approve the annual budget D. Call a special session of Congress |
D. Call a special session of congress |
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This house of congress has100 members |
Senate |
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The membership in this house of congress is based in state population |
House of Representatives |
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When the the president makes decisions, on how to deal with other countries, he is acting as chief.... |
Diplomat |
