Branches of Goverment Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

There are no laws that are reserved for the state goverment
T/F

A

False

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2
Q

There are nine Supreme Court justices T/F

A

True

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3
Q

The outcome of a Supreme Court decision is determined by a
A.1/2
B. Majority vote
C.3/4
D.unanimous vote

A

Majority vote

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4
Q

How many repesentitives are there in the house
A.100
B. 250
C. 435
D.565

A

435

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5
Q

How can the Constitution be changed? (short answer)

A

Changing or adding ammendments

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6
Q

One of the duties of the ___ is to insure that laws created by Congress are consitutional.
A. Congress
B.President
C.Pentagon
D.Surpreme Court

A

Surpreme Court

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7
Q

The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is ____.
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 20 years
D. For life

A

For life

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8
Q

How many Court justices serve the Supreme Court.
A. 9
B. 18
C. 27
D. 36

A

9

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9
Q

The Supreme court is the highest court in the United States. T/F

A

true

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10
Q

Congress doenot have the means to “check” the Supreme Court. T/F

A

False

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11
Q

Which power can declare war?
A. The President
B. Supreme court
C. Congress
D. None of the above

A

Congress

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12
Q

Which Amendment allows women to vote.
A. 2nd amendment
B. 8th amendment
C. 17th amendment
D. 19th amendment

A

19th amendment

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13
Q

Which branch is the most powerful?
A. executive branch
B. legistlative branch
C. Judicial Branch
D. None of the above

A

None of the above

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14
Q

Which branch can veto bills?
A. The President
B. Congress
C. The Senate
D. The House of representitives

A

The President

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15
Q

How old do you have to be to become president?
A.20 yrs old
B. 25 yrs old
C 30 yrs old
D 35 yrs old

A

35 yrs old

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