Constitution 8-2 Review

Front

How many branches of government are there under the Constitution?

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3

Front

What was the primary purpose of adding checks and balances to the Constitution?

Back

Keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Front

What is the term of office for the office of President of the United States?

Back

4 years

Front

What is the role of the judicial system in our country's system of laws?

Back

Interpret laws

Front

John Roberts, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor are all current Supreme Court Justices. How long is their term of office?

Back

for life

Front

How long is a term of office for a senator in the United States Senate, called the Upper House of Congress, which has two senators from each state?

Back

6 years

Front

How long is a term of office for a representative in the United States House of Representatives?

Back

2 years

Front

In the landmark case, Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court gave itself its most influential power. What is that power called?

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judicial review

Front

For what office must you be at least 25 years old, and a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years?

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House of Representatives

Front

For what office must you be at least 35 years old, and a natural-born U.S. citizen, and have lived in the United States for at least 14 years?

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President