U.S. Constitution and Government Flashcard

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The Vice President of the United States is also the President of the ____.

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Senate

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The number of Senators would change if a new state was added to the Union.

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a new state was added to the Union.

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Judges of the Supreme Court (and all federal judges) are nominated by _____?

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the President.

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According to the Constitution, the Chief Justice must

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be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen.

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Questions about interpreting the constitution are finally settled by:

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the Supreme Court.

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Which of the following is a power of the executive branch? Declaring war, Vetoing bills, Interpreting laws, Impeaching officials

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Vetoing bills

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In the United States, the age at which one can legally vote is:

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Eighteen

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The stars on the flag of the United States stand for:

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the states.

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Fill in the blank: The Chief Executive Officer of Illinois is the ____.

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Governor.

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Fill in the blank: Illinois became a state in ____.

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1818