Form of government where power is divided between the national and state.

In the Preamble, the words promote the general welfare mean...

encourage health, happiness, and well being of the citizens

In the Preamble, the words secure the blessings of liberty mean...

make sure freedom continues for generations

In the Preamble, the words common defense mean ...

protection for all the citizens

What is republicanism?

The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people.

How does impeachment and removal work?

House charges (impeaches - majority) and Senate tries the person (2/3).

How do bills become law?

House and Senate pass by majority; Pres can sign or veto.

What is the "elastic clause"?

the power of Congress to do what is necessary and proper

Congress can't suspend habeas corpus. What is it?

your right to be told in person by a judge why you are held

All appropriations bills must originate here

House of Representatives (alone)

To be a member of the US House of Representatives, these qualifications must be met: live in the state representing, be at least 25 years old, US citizen for 7+ years.

be at least 25 years old, US citizen for 7+ years, live in the state representing

The number of representatives a state has in the House of Representatives depends on

the total population of the state

To be a US Senator, an individual must meet these qualifications: live in the state representing, 30+ years old, US citizen for 9+ years

live in the state representing, 30+ years old, US citizen for 9+ years

The qualifications to be President of the United States: 35+ years old, natural born US citizen, lived in the US for 14+ years

35+ years old, natural born US citizen, lived in the US for 14+ years

Which of the following is a Congressional check on the judicial branch? Options: Senate approval of judicial nominations, nomination of federal justices, declaring laws unconstitutional, veto power

Senate approval of judicial nominations

The judicial branch checks the power of the legislative branch through

declaring laws unconstitutional

Which shows the correct order of Presidential Succession? Options: President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro-tem, Secretary of State, President, Vice President, Attorney General, President Pro-tem, Speaker of the House, President, Vice President, President Pro-tem, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, President, Vice President, President Pro-tem, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State

President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro-tem, Secretary of State

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives is

elected by the members of the House of Representatives

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1.

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How often are the members of the House of Representatives chosen?

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every 2 years

2.

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How long is a Senator's term?

Back

6 years

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Supreme Court has _______ members?

Back

9

4.

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What does the executive branch do?

Back

carries out the laws

5.

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What does the legislative branch do?

Back

makes the laws

6.

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Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Back

the judicial branch

7.

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Front

Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?

Back

Federalists

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