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What is the Constitution? (3parts)
preamble, articles, amendments
How old do US citizens have to be vote?
18
What does it mean to impeach?
to accuse an official of a crime
What is a representative?
person who speaks for a group of people
What does it mean to appeal?
to ask a higher court to make a new decision
Name the 3 branches of government.
legislative, executive, judicial
A person can only be elected President _________________ per the 22nd amendment.
twice
How long does the president serve in office?
One term is 4 years.
What is a bill?
written idea for a new law
How long does a justice serve on the Supreme Court?
life
Why was the system of checks and balances created?
to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
Who takes the president's place if they cannot fulfill a full term?
the vice president
How long does a Senator serve in office?
One term is 6 years.
What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
Federalism means power is shared bt
the federal government and the states
What does it mean when a bill is vetoed?
It is refused by the president and sent back to congress.
Who breaks the tie when a Senate vote is 50 to 50?
Vice President
How long does a member of the House of Representatives serve?
One term is 2 years.
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
Why did the founding fathers create the constitution?
They didn't want any one person to have too much power
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
first
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
legislative
How many Senators are there from each state?
2
Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
the president