Politics (US) Flashcards
1
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
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Congress :
- Senate (100 S, 6 y, mid-term El. = 1/3)
> to draft laws = bills
- House of Representatives (435 (%), 2 y)
2
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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POTUS (= The Oval Office, the White House)
- VP (Mike Spence)
- The Cabinet (Secretaries)
- Executive Office of the President (advisers…)
3
Q
JUDICIAL BRANCH
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Supreme Court (9 Justices (Brett Kavanaugh)) > check constitutionality, discuss important topics...
Lower Courts
6
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Agencies
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CIA
NASA
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
7
Q
Bipartisan System
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Democrats : Blue, Donkey
Republicans (GOP) : Red, Elephant
8
Q
La population globale
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The overall population
9
Q
Parmi
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Among (+ st : formal, old fashioned)
10
Q
Ils représentent 17%…
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They represent 17%
They account for 17%
They make up 17%
11
Q
Le congrès le plus diversifié
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The most DIVERSE Congress
12
Q
Être sur la sellette > devoir candidater
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To be up for election
13
Q
L’état providence
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The Welfare State (Redistribution of)
14
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Sexual misconduct / assault
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