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SS Govt Branches 5th Gr #2 Flashcards

1
Q

Today there is one representative for every :

30,000 people. OR

Several hundred thousand people

A

Several hundred thousand people

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2
Q

What state has the most representatives? And how many

A

California

53

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3
Q

How often does the Constitution require a census to be taken?

A

Every 10 years

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4
Q

Representatives are elected to serve for how long?

A

2 years

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5
Q

If a state’s population increases, that state’s number of Represetatives can increase too.

True or false

A

True

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6
Q

Only the Senate can introduce spending bills.

True or false

A

False

Only the House can introduce spending bills

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7
Q

What are the qualifications to be a Representative?

A

Must me at least 25 years old

A US citizen for at least 7 years

When elected must be living in the state where he is chosen

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8
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How many senators are elected from each state?

A

2

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9
Q

Does the number of senators elected for each state depend on the population size of that state?

Yes or No

A

No. 2 senators are elected for each state regardless of population size

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10
Q

How often are senators elected?

How long does a senators term last?

A

Every 6 years

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11
Q

Is there equal representation from each state in the Senate?

A

Yes every state has 2 senators

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12
Q

Who is the only group that can approve or reject treaties and presidential nominations for government offices

A

The Senate

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13
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What are the qualifications for someone to be a senator?

A

Must be at least 30 years old

A US citizen for at least 9 years

Meet the requirements for living in the state that person wants to represent.

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14
Q

How long do the President and Vice President serve for?

A

They serve for a term of 4 years

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15
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Can the President and Vice President be re-elected to a second term. ( another term of 4 years)?

A

Yes

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16
Q

Who was the only President to be elected more than twice and how. Any times was he elected?

A

Franklin Roosevelt

4 times

17
Q

What is it called when the President and Congress do not cooperate

A

Gridlock. This means very little gets accomplished

18
Q

What is the purpose of the State of the Union address?

A

The President gives his opinion of how the country is doing and what needs to be done.

19
Q

Name 3 important jobs the President has?

A

Works out treaties with other nations about trade and aid that the US gives to needy countries

Appoint ambassadors to represent the US in foreign countries

The President is Commander in Chief of the armed forces and can send them anywhere to keep peace and protect us

20
Q

Who are the President’s most important advisors?

A

Members of the Cabinet

21
Q

How many departments were there in the first Cabinet and what are their names?

A

4

Foreign Affairs ( department of state)
The Treasury
War ( department of defense)
An Attorney General

22
Q

The. Odeon Cabinet has how many heads of departments?

A

15

23
Q

What can the President do with a bill that has been approved by Congress?

A

He may sign it into law
Send it back to Congress to be changed
Veto the bill

24
Q

What are some fun things a President does

A

Light the White House Christmas tree
Entertaining at the White House
Throw the first ball to open the baseball season
Rolling eggs on the lawn at Easter

25
Q

What is the only court established by the Constitution?

A

The Supreme Court

26
Q

The. Otto of the Supreme Court is

A

“Equal Justice under Law”

27
Q

Who is responsible for explaining and interpreting the Constitution?

A

The Supreme Court

28
Q

Who can decide if a President’s actions are unconstitutional?

A

The Supreme Court

29
Q

All other courts in the US do not have to follow the rulings or decisions made by the Supreme Court

True or false

A

False. They do have to follow

30
Q

The decisions of the Supreme Court can be appealed or questioned

True or false

A

False

The decisions of the Supreme Court are absolute and final

31
Q

What is the highest court in the land

A

The Supreme Court

32
Q

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

A

9 justices so when they vote there can’ t be a tie

1 head judge and 8 associate justices

33
Q

How long can a Supreme Court justice serve?

A

Mother serve for life unless they choose to retire

34
Q

Who was the first woman to be named to the Supreme Court?

A

Sandra Day O’Connor

35
Q

The Supreme Court rules on important cases concerning?

A

Basic freedoms

Civil rights

36
Q

Some Supreme Court cases effect the future of the whole country

True or false

A

True

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