History Kids- 3 Branches of Government

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City where Founding Fathers gathered in 1787 to sign the U.S. Constitution?

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Philadelphia

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U.S. government has three separate branches with distinct powers and responsibilities.

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The Separation of Powers

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Senators elected per state?

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two

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Seats in the U.S. House of Representatives?

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435

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Power unique to the House of Representatives:

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The House can introduce government spending bills.

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Minimum age to be elected President of the U.S.?

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35

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Group of special advisors to the President?

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Cabinet

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Jobs done by the President:

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command the armed services

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Justices on the Supreme Court?

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9

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Duration of Supreme Court Justices' service?

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Justices are appointed for life (or whenever they want to leave the court.