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What is the Major duty of the LeWhat is the Major duty of the Legislative Branch?gislative Branch?

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The major duty of the Legislative Branch is to make our countries laws.

How many Senators does each stHow many Senators does each state send to Washington?ate send to Washington?

B1B1Every state, regardless of it’s size and

population sends two Senators to Washington.

What is the job of the ExecutiveWhat is the job of the Executive Branch? Branch?

C1C1The job of the Executive Branch is to carry

out or enforce our countries laws.

How often do presidential electioHow often do presidential elections take place?ns take place?

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Presidential elections take place every 4 years.

What is the job of the Judicial BrWhat is the job of the Judicial Branch?anch?

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The job of the Judicial Branch is to The job of the Judicial Branch is to interpret, define, or explain the laws.interpret, define, or explain the laws.

How many district courts are therHow many district courts are there?e?

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There are 91 district courts in the There are 91 district courts in the United States.United States.

What does article IV of the ConstWhat does article IV of the Constitution address?itution address?

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Article IV of the Constitution addresses the Article IV of the Constitution addresses the states and how the relate to one another.states and how the relate to one another.

What fraction of both houses musWhat fraction of both houses must agree to propose an amendmentt agree to propose an amendment??

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2/3 of both houses must agree in order to 2/3 of both houses must agree in order to propose and amendment.propose and amendment.

What is the legislative body calleWhat is the legislative body called?d?

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The Legislative body of our The Legislative body of our government is called Congress.government is called Congress.

What is the term of office for SenWhat is the term of office for Senators? What is the term of office fators? What is the term of office for Representatives?or Representatives?

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The term of office for Senators is six The term of office for Senators is six years, while the term of office for years, while the term of office for

Representatives is two years.Representatives is two years.

What is the title of the head of the EWhat is the title of the head of the Executive Branch?xecutive Branch?

C2C2The title of the head of the Executive Branch is The title of the head of the Executive Branch is

the President of the United States.the President of the United States.

What is the President’s responsibWhat is the President’s responsibility as Commander in Chief?ility as Commander in Chief?

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The President’s responsibility as The President’s responsibility as Commander in Chief is to make decisions Commander in Chief is to make decisions

involving our country’s military.involving our country’s military.

What is the name of the highest cWhat is the name of the highest court in the United States?ourt in the United States?

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The highest court in the United States is The highest court in the United States is called the Supreme court.called the Supreme court.

How many appellate courts are thHow many appellate courts are there?ere?

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There are 12 appellate courts in the United States.There are 12 appellate courts in the United States.

Who is given the power to admit Who is given the power to admit new states?new states?

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Congress has the power to admit new states.Congress has the power to admit new states.

What fraction of both houses of What fraction of both houses of Congress must agree to ratify an Congress must agree to ratify an amendment?amendment?

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¾ of both houses of Congress must agree in ¾ of both houses of Congress must agree in order to ratify an amendment.order to ratify an amendment.

The legislative body has two houThe legislative body has two houses, what are they?ses, what are they?

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The legislative body has two houses, they are the The legislative body has two houses, they are the Senate and the House of Representatives.Senate and the House of Representatives.

Impeachment: What is the duty oImpeachment: What is the duty of the Senate, and what is the duty f the Senate, and what is the duty of the House?of the House?

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The duty of the Senate in the impeachment The duty of the Senate in the impeachment process is to act as the jury and hold the trial, process is to act as the jury and hold the trial,

the job of the House is to accuse an official and the job of the House is to accuse an official and collect evidence against them.collect evidence against them.

Who is currently our chief executWho is currently our chief executive?ive?

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President George W. Bush is President George W. Bush is currently our Chief Executive.currently our Chief Executive.

In order for a president or other oIn order for a president or other official to be convicted in an impefficial to be convicted in an impeachment trial, what fraction of thachment trial, what fraction of the Senate needs to agree?e Senate needs to agree?

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In order to convict any official in an In order to convict any official in an impeachment trial, 2/3 of the Senate must agree. impeachment trial, 2/3 of the Senate must agree.

What are the titles of the men andWhat are the titles of the men and women who serve on the Supre women who serve on the Supreme Court?me Court?

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The titles of the men and women who serve The titles of the men and women who serve on the Supreme Court are Judges or on the Supreme Court are Judges or

Justices.Justices.

What is appellate jurisdiction?What is appellate jurisdiction?

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Appellate Jurisdiction is when a case reaches Appellate Jurisdiction is when a case reaches the Supreme Court after it has gone through the Supreme Court after it has gone through

the lower court system first.the lower court system first.

What is a republican form of govWhat is a republican form of government?ernment?

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A Republican form of government is a A Republican form of government is a government elected by the people, not a government elected by the people, not a

monarchy.monarchy.

Why was Article VI included in tWhy was Article VI included in the Constitution?he Constitution?

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Article VI was included in the Constitution so Article VI was included in the Constitution so that the people would know that the that the people would know that the

Constitution is the supreme law of the landConstitution is the supreme law of the land

How many members are in the HHow many members are in the House?ouse?

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There are currently 435 members in the House There are currently 435 members in the House of Representatives.of Representatives.

Which house of Congress can a bWhich house of Congress can a bill be introduced?ill be introduced?

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A bill can be introduced into either the A bill can be introduced into either the House or the Senate. A money bill must be House or the Senate. A money bill must be

introduced in the House.introduced in the House.

What is the job of the electoral coWhat is the job of the electoral college?llege?

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The job of the electoral college is to elect our The job of the electoral college is to elect our nations president. It was created to prevent nations president. It was created to prevent

the election of a bad, unqualified person.the election of a bad, unqualified person.

Who were the only two presidentWho were the only two presidents to go through the entire impeacs to go through the entire impeachment process?hment process?

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The only two presidents to go through the The only two presidents to go through the entire impeachment process are Andrew entire impeachment process are Andrew

Johnson and Bill Clinton.Johnson and Bill Clinton.

How many people serve on the SHow many people serve on the Supreme Court?upreme Court?

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There are 9 people who serve on the There are 9 people who serve on the Supreme Court.Supreme Court.

The process of checking the lawsThe process of checking the laws of the land is known as what? of the land is known as what?

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The process of checking the laws of the land The process of checking the laws of the land is known as Judicial Review.is known as Judicial Review.

How could the Articles of ConfeHow could the Articles of Confederation be described? deration be described?

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The Articles of Confederation can be The Articles of Confederation can be described as a loose alliance of states.described as a loose alliance of states.

How many states must ratify an aHow many states must ratify an amendment to the Constitution formendment to the Constitution for it to go into effect? it to go into effect?

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¾ or 38 states must ratify an amendment ¾ or 38 states must ratify an amendment for it to go into effect. for it to go into effect.

How often is a census taken?How often is a census taken?

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A census is a count of people in the United A census is a count of people in the United States taken every 10 years.States taken every 10 years.

Which house can money bills be Which house can money bills be introduced?introduced?

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A money bill can only be introduced in the A money bill can only be introduced in the House of Representatives.House of Representatives.

Who chooses the president in the Who chooses the president in the event of a tie in the election?event of a tie in the election?

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If there is a tie in a presidential election, the If there is a tie in a presidential election, the House of Representatives will make the final House of Representatives will make the final

decision.decision.

How many cabinet departments aHow many cabinet departments are there in the Executive Branch?re there in the Executive Branch?

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There are a total of 14 cabinet departments There are a total of 14 cabinet departments in the Executive Branch.in the Executive Branch.

How long do Supreme Court JustHow long do Supreme Court Justices serve?ices serve?

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A Supreme Court Judge will serve for life or A Supreme Court Judge will serve for life or until they chose to retire or they are until they chose to retire or they are

impeached.impeached.

Give an example of an act of treaGive an example of an act of treason.son.

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An example of treason would be supporting An example of treason would be supporting the enemy in a time of war. Benedict Arnold the enemy in a time of war. Benedict Arnold committed treason when he switched to the committed treason when he switched to the British side during the Revolutionary War.British side during the Revolutionary War.

What issue does Article V of the What issue does Article V of the Constitution address?Constitution address?

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Article V of the Constitution addresses Article V of the Constitution addresses how to amend the Constitution.how to amend the Constitution.

What document was governing thWhat document was governing the United States before the Constite United States before the Constitution?ution?

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The Articles of Confederation was governing The Articles of Confederation was governing the United States before the Constitution.the United States before the Constitution.

What is the title of the presiding What is the title of the presiding officer of the House?officer of the House?

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The title of the presiding officer of the The title of the presiding officer of the House is the Speaker of the House.House is the Speaker of the House.

What fraction of both Senators anWhat fraction of both Senators and Representatives must agree in ord Representatives must agree in order to over-ride a presidential vetoder to over-ride a presidential veto??

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2/3 of both Senators and Representatives must 2/3 of both Senators and Representatives must agree in order to over-ride a presidential veto.agree in order to over-ride a presidential veto.

Who would be the first to take ovWho would be the first to take over in the event the president dies?er in the event the president dies?

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The first person to take over in the event the The first person to take over in the event the president dies, would be the vice-president.president dies, would be the vice-president.

Which president created the cabiWhich president created the cabinet and why?net and why?

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George Washington created the cabinet George Washington created the cabinet because he knew he was going to need help. because he knew he was going to need help.

He understood the office of the president He understood the office of the president was going to require more knowledge than was going to require more knowledge than

what he had.what he had.

Who appoints the Supreme CourtWho appoints the Supreme Court Judges and Justices? Judges and Justices?

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The President of the United States The President of the United States appoints the Supreme Court Judges and appoints the Supreme Court Judges and

Justices.Justices.

What does it mean when the SuprWhat does it mean when the Supreme Court Declares a law unconseme Court Declares a law unconstitutional?titutional?

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When a law is declared unconstitutional by When a law is declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, it means it goes against the Supreme Court, it means it goes against

the Constitution, and is void.the Constitution, and is void.

How can an amendment be propoHow can an amendment be proposed?sed?

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An amendment can be proposed by a 2/3 An amendment can be proposed by a 2/3 agreement from both houses of Congress, or agreement from both houses of Congress, or a Constitutional convention can be called by a Constitutional convention can be called by

2/3 of the state legislatures.2/3 of the state legislatures.

Describe what must happen in orDescribe what must happen in order for two or more states to becoder for two or more states to become one state.me one state.

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In order for two or more states to become one In order for two or more states to become one state, all of the states must agree, and then the state, all of the states must agree, and then the

final approval is made by Congress.final approval is made by Congress.