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Branches of Government Flashcards

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How many members are there in Senate?

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100

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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

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What is the length of a term in the House of Representatives

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2 years

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What is the length of a term in Senate?

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6 years

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Are members of the House of Representatives elected or appointed?

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Elected

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Are members of Senate elected or appointed?

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Elected

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What is the age requirement for the House of Representatives?

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25 years

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What is the age requirement for Senate?

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30 years

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What is the citizenship requirement for the House of Representatives?

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7 years

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What is the citizenship requirement for Senate?

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9 years

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What are the powers of the legislative branch?

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  • makes the laws
  • appropriates funds for laws and programs
  • approves treaties and executive appointments
  • establishes federal courts
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How many members are in the office of the president?

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1

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What is the length of a term of a president?

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4 years

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Is the president elected or appointed?

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Elected

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What is the age requirement for the president?

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35 years

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What is the citizenship requirement for the president?

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You have to be a natural-born citizen.

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What are the powers of the executive branch?

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  • enforces the laws
  • acts as commander-in-chief of military
  • negotiates treaties
  • appoints federal judges and other top officials
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How many members are in the Supreme Court?

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9

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What is the length of a term of someone in the Supreme Court?

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Usually for life

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Are members of the Supreme Court elected or appointed?

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Appointed

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What is the age requirement for members of the Supreme Court?

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There is none

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What is the citizenship requirement for members of the Supreme Court?

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There is none

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What are the powers of the judicial branch?

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  • interprets the laws
  • reviews lower-court decisions
  • judges whether laws and executive orders are constitutional
  • rules on cases between states

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