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  1. how many Justices make up the Supreme court? 

9 Justices

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What is the shared power between states and federal government called?

Federalism

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How many departments make up the Executive Branch?

Fifteen Departments

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What are the two chambers of Congress?

the Senate, and the House of Representatives

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what is the job of the Department of Transportation?

to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system in rural and urban in areas alike.

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  1. How many court systems do we have in the United States

2 court systems, State court and Federal Court

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of the 7000-8000 cases submitted to the Supreme Court, how many are given a full review?

only 80-150 per year. 

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How long is a single term in the Senate?

Six years

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How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

Two years. 
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If the president does not like a bill he can ___ it. 

Veto

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Which court can pick and choose which cases they would like to hear?

The Supreme Court 

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What makes a case qualify for federal court? 

  1. If it involves federal laws, a dispute between states, a dispute that involves the constitution, or if there is $75,000+ between residents of different states. 

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where do ALL financial bills originate?

the House of Representatives

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How many Senators must agree for one member of senate to be kicked out?

2/3 or more of the Senate must agree. 

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Who becomes president if the president AND the vice president both die?

The Speaker of House.

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What are the 2 types of Court Cases?

Criminal cases and Civil cases

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What is Concurrent Jurisdiction? 

  1. Is when 2 or more court systems are involved in a case.

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what is a Regulation?

Rules about how a new law/policy will be enforced/carried out. 

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How old must you be to join the Senate? 

at least 30 years old

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what is the maximum term a single president can serve?

Ten years in total. 

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Name something that can be used as evidence in court. 

  1. A witness, documents, images/videos, DNA, or any other tangible item related to the case. 

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What, and How many Courts did the constitution actually create?

only one, the Supreme Court

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What department is in charge of preventing crime?

the Department of Justice.

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Who and when was the first woman to be elected to Senate?
Hattie Caraway of Arkansas in 1932. 
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Who can submit a bill into the congress?

Members of Senate and House of Representatives