History Study-2/22/17- Branches Flashcards

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1
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Powers that are shared by the Federal and state government.

A

Concurrent powers

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2
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A Legislative consisting of two parts or houses

A

Bicameral

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3
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Which level of congress is the upper level?

A

Senate

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4
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Powers that are not expressly outlined in the constitution, but are reasonable suggested by delegated powers(suggested)

A

Implied powers

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5
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How many members are in the senate?

A

100 members

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6
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List the 3 courts in the judicial branch

A

U.S Supreme Court

U.S District Courts(Courts of appeal)

Lower Courts

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7
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Tell me 2 powers of the executive branch

A

Appoint positions, grant pardons, and make treaties.

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8
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Which level of Congress is the lower level

A

House of Representatives

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9
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Powers that are expressly listed/outlined in the U.S Constitution(Listed)

A

Delegated powers

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10
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Tell me 2 powers of the judicial branch

A

Decides if laws are unconstitutional

Settles cases between 2 or more states

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11
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The process of the Senate approving the president’s choices for certain positions with the government.

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Appointment Confirmation

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12
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The amount of Senate in the Legislative Branch is based on what?

A

2 per State

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13
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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

A

435 members

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14
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The amount of Representatives in the House of Representatives is based on what?

A

Population

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15
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List 2 powers of the Legislative Branch

A

To approve or reject treaties

declare war

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16
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What are the 5 steps to making a bill a law

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1) Suggestions
2) Proposal
3) Ratify
4) Signed by govern
5) If veto, 2/3 vote in house or rep.

17
Q

List the three parts of the Executive Branch

A

Vice President

Potus

And cabinet (15 advisors)

18
Q

How many departments are ran by the president’s cabinet?

A

15

19
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Which court is the highest in the land?

A

U.S Supreme Court