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preamble

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introduction that sets out the goals of our new govt

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to form a more perfect union

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to come together as one group and to not separate into 13 divided nations

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to establish justice

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set up a system of federal courts

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to ensure domestic tranquility

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establish a police force

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to provide for the common defense

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set up our military-army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard

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to promote the general welfare

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make sure citizens are cared for

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to secure the blessings of liberty

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we secure our freedoms by voting

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current president

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joseph r biden

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years in one term president

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4

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total terms

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2

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current vice president

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kamala harris

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building of the president

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white house

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president elected by

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electoral college

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age of president

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35

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citizenship of president

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natural born citizen

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residency of president

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atleast 14 yrs in US

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what is the legislative branch

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senate

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of senator/state

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2

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total # of senators in the US

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100

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current NYS senators

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Kirsten Gilibrand, and Charles Schumer

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what building do the senate meet in

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capitol

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years in one term of senate

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6

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total terms of senate

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unlimited

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senate elected by

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voters

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required age of senate

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30

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required years to be a citizen for senate

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9

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required residency to be senate

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the state you represent

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makes laws

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senate

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declares war

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senate

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approves appointments of judges, cabinet members

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senate

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override presidents vetoes (2/3 of both houses)

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senate

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regulates trade

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senate

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conducts impeachment cases (2/3 needed to convict)

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senate

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ratifies treaties (2/3)

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senate

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legislative

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house of representitives

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of representatives in NY

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26

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total # of representatives in US

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435

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building the representatives meet in

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capitol

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years in one term of being in the house

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2

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total terms of house

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unlimited

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house elected by

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voters

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required age to be in the house

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25

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required years citizen to be in the house

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7

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required residency to be in the house

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live in the state you represent

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makes laws

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house

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override presidents veto (2/3 both houses)

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house

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approves amendments (2/3) before states

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house

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judical branch

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supreme court

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total spj

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9

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building of spj

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supreme court

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years in 1 terms of spj

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life

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total terms of spj

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life

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spj nominated by

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president

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spj approved by

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congress

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interprets laws (decides if they follow the constitution) judicial review

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spj

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settles disputes

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spj

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settles disputes spj including

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laws of congress, 2 states, and constitution

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