3 Branches of Government Flashcard

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What is a power of the vice president?

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tie breaker in the Senate

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Which statement is NOT true about the Senate? Options: The number of senators depends on the state's population, Senators make and pass laws, They approve appointments for the Supreme Court Judges, They approve appointments for Cabinet members

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The number of senators depends on the state's population

Front

What is one of the primary powers of the president?

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Sign legislation into law

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The president has an advisory board with 15 different departments named

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Presidential Cabinet

Front

Who has the power to declare war? Options: The president, Congress, The Speaker of the House, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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Congress

Front

What is the primary power of the Judicial Branch?

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Interpret Laws

Front

The Constitution lists 3 requirements for the president, which of the following is NOT one of them? Studied politics in college, Must have lived in the U.S for 14 years, A natural born citizen, At least 35 years

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Studied politics in college

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Who can veto a law? Options: President, Vice President, Mayor, Supreme Court

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President

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An official act by the President forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving his/her sentence.

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Pardon

Front

A Supreme Court Judge is appointed by the ________ and approved by the ________

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President, Senate