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1
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How is the legislative branch represented in our gov’t?

A

Like congress.

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2
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2 general powers of congress?

A

Make laws
Coining money
Declaring war

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3
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How many people are in the House of Representatives?

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135

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4
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Where is the area of state congress?

A

Congressional district

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5
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How many members do we receive in the House of Representatives?

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Depends on population

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6
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When does confess meet for a regular session?

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January 3- July 31

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7
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What are the terms of office?

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2 years to serve.

Unlimited terms

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8
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How many members are in senate?

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100

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9
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Requirements to became a senator?

A

30 years old
9 years in YSA
Resident

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10
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Term of office for senate? & terms?

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6 years & unlimited

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11
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Special function that House of Representatives perform?

A

Decide on impeachment charges

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12
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What does the executive branch represent?

A

President
VP
Ind. agency and cabinets

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13
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Name given to press advisors?

A

Cabinets

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14
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3 things a president can so when a bill traces his desk?

A

Veto
Sign
Nothing
Pocket veto

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15
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3 requirements to become president

A

35 heard old
Natural born citizen
Live in USA for 14 years

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16
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Who can be impeached

A

Chief Justice, president, VP, federal judges

17
Q

Process of impeachment?

A

House of Representatives bring charges, senate runs.

If guilty, then removed from office

18
Q

Judicial represents which highest court in land?

A

State federal court and Supreme Court

19
Q

2 ways Supreme Court can be overturned

A

Changes mind or amendment

20
Q

What is the job of Supreme Court

A

Interpret constitution

21
Q

A power legislative has over judicial

A

Decide Supreme Court

22
Q

Percent vote needed to veto something

A

2/3

23
Q

3 things standing committee can do with a bill?

A

Revise, send it out or table it

24
Q

Electoral votes in PA?

A

20

25
Q

Purpose of primary election

A

Candidate for party

26
Q

After a person is nominated at national convention what do they do next?

A

Nominate a VP

27
Q

What is a swing state?

A

State that doesn’t go 1 way.

28
Q

2 states that split their votes

A

Maine

Nebraska

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