Branches of Government Flashcards

(48 cards)

1
Q

Which branch has impeachment power?

A

The Legislative Branch

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2
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How many members are in Senate?

A

100

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3
Q

How old do you have to be to run for president?

A

35

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4
Q

Congress is made up of…

A

The House of Representatives and the senate

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5
Q

Which branch makes treaties?

A

Executive

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6
Q

Which branch declares war?

A

Legislative

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7
Q

Which branch coins money?

A

Legislative

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8
Q

Which branch is article 3 of the constitution?

A

Judicial branch

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9
Q

How old do you have to be to be a representative?

A

25 years old

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10
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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

A

435

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11
Q

Which branch can tax & appropriate?

A

Legislative

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12
Q

Which branch is article 1 of the constitution?

A

Legislative

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13
Q

How long is a presidents term?

A

4 years

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14
Q

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

A

9

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15
Q

Which branch has the power to make laws?

A

Legislative

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16
Q

Which branch has the power of judicial review?

A

Judicial

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17
Q

How many members are in congress?

A

535

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18
Q

Which branch has a commander and chief?

A

Executive

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19
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How long is a representatives term?

A

2 years

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20
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Which branch can block appointments?

21
Q

What’s the ratio for the House of Representatives to citizens?

A

1 representative/650,000 citizens

22
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How long is a Supreme Court of justices term?

23
Q

Which branch makes appointments?

24
Q

How long do you have to live in the United States for to run for President?

25
Which branch regulates trade?
Legislative
26
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial (SUPREME COURT)
27
Which branch is article 2 of the constitution?
Executive
28
How old do you have to be to be in the senate?
30
29
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
25
30
How long is a term for someone on the House of Representatives?
2 years
31
How long is a term for someone in the senate?
6 years
32
How many members are in the senate per state?
2 members per state
33
How long is a membership in the executive branch?
4 years
34
How long do you have to live in the United States to be in the executive branch?
You have to be a natural born citizen
35
What branch are the president, Vice President and first person from?
Executive
36
Who's in The Cabinet?
Secretary of Defense Secretary of State Secretary of Treasure Etc.
37
What is the main purpose of the legislative branch? In terms of laws
To make laws
38
What is the Main purpose of the executive branch in terms of laws?
Execute, enforce, and administer laws
39
What is the main purpose of the judicial branch in terms of laws?
To interpret laws and settle disputes
40
Public policies are
All the things the government decides to do
41
What are the 4 characteristics of a state, nation, country, it nation-state?
* population * territory * sovereignty * government
42
Which branch does the Supreme Court belong to?
Supreme Court
43
How many members are in the Supreme Court?
9
44
Which branch has veto power?
Executive
45
Who is the main portion of the legislative branch?
Congress
46
Who is in the main branch of the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
47
Who is the main head of the executive branch?
President
48
How long can a president be in office for?
10 years