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Executive/president
Legislative/congress
Judicial/courts
100

What is the Constitution? (3parts)

preamble, articles, amendments

100

How old do US citizens have to be vote?

18

100

What does it mean to impeach?

to accuse an official of a crime

100

What is a representative?

person who speaks for a group of people

100

What does it mean to appeal?

to ask a higher court to make a new decision

200

Name the 3 branches of government. 

legislative, executive, judicial

200

A person can only be elected President _________________ per the 22nd amendment.

twice

200

How long does the president serve in office?

One term is 4 years.

200

What is a bill?

written idea for a new law

200

How long does a justice serve on the Supreme Court?

life

300

Why was the system of checks and balances created?

to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

300

What is an amendment?

a change to the Constitution

300

Who takes the president's place if they cannot fulfill a full term?

the vice president

300

How long does a Senator serve in office?

One term is 6 years.

300

What is the highest court in the land?

Supreme Court

400

Federalism means power is shared bt

the federal government and the states

400

What does it mean when a bill is vetoed?

It is refused by the president and sent back to congress.

400

Who breaks the tie when a Senate vote is 50 to 50?

Vice President

400

How long does a member of the House of Representatives serve?

One term is 2 years.

400

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

9

500

Why did the founding fathers create the constitution?

They didn't want any one person to have too much power

500

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

first

500

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

legislative

500

How many Senators are there from each state?

2

500

Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

the president