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Executive
judicial
general government
miscellaneous
100
This is the body of government which makes the laws
What is Congress
100
Who is the head of the executive branch
What is the president
100
what is the highest level of court in the united states
What is the supreme court
100
powers given to the federal government are called
What is delegated powers
100
who is considered the father of the constitution
What is James Madison
200
A two house legislature is known as a
What is Bicameral Legislature
200
how many years does a president serve
What is 4
200
how many judges serve on the supreme court
What is 9
200
powers given to the state government are called
What is reserved powers
200
where did the constitutional convention take place
What is Philadelphia
300
How long do senators serve
What is 6 years
300
how many consecutive term limits can a president serve
What is 2
300
who appoints supreme court judges
What is the president
300
powers shared by both the state and federal government are called
What is concurrent powers
300
in what year did the constitutional convention take place
What is 1787
400
how long do members of the house serve
What is 2 years
400
what amendment limited presidents to 2 consecutive term limits
What is 22nd
400
who approves supreme court judges appointment
What is the senate
400
what system of government keeps one part of the government from gaining to much power over the other two
What is checks and balances
400
this document was a precursor to the constitution
What is The Articles of Confederation
500
what percentage of congress is needed to override a presidential veto
What is 2/3
500
This occurs when a president does not sign a bill into law
What is a veto
500
how long is a federal judges term for
What is life
500
What is the body called that elects the president
What is the electoral college
500
The United States has what form of government
What is a Republic