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Branches Of Government Chart Flashcards

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: How many years is in 1 term for representatives?

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2 years

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How old must a representative be to be elected?

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Must be age of 25 to be elected, and be a citizen for 7 years

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Who can propose tax laws?

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The House of Representatives

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Who has the power to impeach the president?

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The House of Representatives

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How many members are in the House of Representatives

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435 members

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SENATE: how many years are served by senate in 1 term?

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6 years

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How old must senate be to run

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Must be 30 years old and be a citizen for 9 years

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Who can approve presidential appointments?

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The senate

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What can the senate ratify?

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Treaties with foreign countries

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Who can TRY the senate AFTER impeachment?

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The senate

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Who can propose laws?

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Both House & senate TOGETHER

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Who can declare war?

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Both House & senate TOGETHER

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Who can override presidents veto with 2/3 majority vote?

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Both House & senate TOGETHER

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Who can propose amendements to constitution with the 2/3 vote?

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Both House & senate TOGETHER

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How many members in the senate?

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100

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How long is a presidential term?

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4 years

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How old must the president be in order to run?

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35 years old and be a native born, 14 year citizen

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Who has the power to approve/ veto laws?

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The president (executive branch)

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Who makes treaties with foreign countries?

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The president (executive branch)

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Who nominates judges to Supreme Court

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The president (executive branch)

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Who appoints cabinet members

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The president(executive branch)

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Who is the commander in chief for US military forces

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The president (executive branch)

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How long do members of the SUPREME COURT serve?

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A lifetime

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Who can declare laws as unconstitutional?

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Judicial branch

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Who can settle disputes involving United States

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Judicial branch

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Who can settle disputes BETWEEN states?

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Judicial branch

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Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial in which branch?

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Judicial branch

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