The Constitution/Lesson 2: Government and the People

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________________________ is the legislative branch of government. It has two houses—the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Congress

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When a person becomes a USA citizen by meeting the requirements of citizenship, it's called?

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Naturalization

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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

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The President

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How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

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9

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How many Senators are there in the USA Senate? Options: 50 One for each state, 51 One for each state & Puerto Rico, 100-- 2 for each state, 150--3 for each state

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100-- 2 for each state

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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

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435 members in the HOR

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Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?

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The President

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How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve for?

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until death or retirement

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Who can authorize spending money, impose taxes & declare war? Options: Congress, Department of Defense, The President, The USA War Cabinet

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Congress

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The protection of all people regardless of their race, religion or political beliefs (amendment 14) is called?

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Equal Protection