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18 Cards in this Set
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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the President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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the President
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Who vetoes bills?
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the President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education |
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What does the judicial branch do?
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reviews laws
explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution |
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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the Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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nine (9)
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
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John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
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to print money
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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provide protection (police) |
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Who is the Governor of your state?
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
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What is the capital of your state?*
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Sacramento
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
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Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
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Democratic (Party)
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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(John) Boehner
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