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Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Federalism
Bill of Rights
100
The President of the United States
Who is the head of the executive branch?
100
2 houses
What is meant by bi-cameral legislation?
100
Interpret the laws
What is the responsibility of the judicial branch?
100
Shared powers between the state and national government
What is federalism?
100
Freedom of speech, right to assemble, right to petition the government, freedom of religion, freedom of the press
What is the 1st Amendment?
200
Must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years
What are the qualifications for President?
200
House of Representatives Senate
What makes up the legislative branch?
200
Appointed by the President Approved by 2/3 majority of the legislative
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
200
Declare war, maintain armed forces, admit new states, establish post offices, coin money
What are powers held only by the national government?
200
Right to bear arms
What is the Second Amendment?
300
2
How many terms can the President serve?
300
House of Representatives - 2 Senator - 6
How long does each term last?
300
Appointed for life
What is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?
300
Maintain law and order, levy taxes, borrow money, establish courts, provide for public welfare
What are shared powers?
300
Needed to search your personal property
What is a search warrant?
400
4 years
How long is each Presidential term?
400
Must be at least 30 years old, resident of the United States for at least 9 years, live in the state for which he is chosen.
What are the qualifications for the Senate?
400
9
What is the number of Supreme Court Justices?
400
Establish and maintain schools, establish local government, make marrriage laws, provide for public safety
What are state powers?
400
Cannot be found guilty of the same crime twice?
What is double jeopardy?
500
Electoral college
How is the President elected?
500
Must be at least 25 years old, resident of the United States for at least 7 years
What are the qualifications for the House of Representatives?
500
Thurgood Marshall
Who is the first black appointed to the Supreme Court?
500
Hawaii and Alaska
What states were added to the Union in 1959?
500
Powers not given to the United States government belong to the states or people
What is the 10th Amendment?