Understanding the Constitution Part 2

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Powers of the Legislative Branch

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The Legislative Branch has the power to make laws.

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What is the structure of the United States Congress?

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The Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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What are the qualifications to become president?

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Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 14 years.

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Commander-in-Chief of the military, vetoing legislation, negotiating treaties, and appointing federal judges are all powers associated with

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the President of the United States

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What do we call the system for electing the president?

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Electoral College

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What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

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To interpret laws

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Which of the following is the highest court in the United States? The District Court, The Circuit Court, The Supreme Court, The Court of Appeals

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The Supreme Court

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Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

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The President

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Full Faith and Credit clause, Privileges and Immunities clause, Admission of new states and territorial governance, Guarantee of republican government and protection for states all

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They are all provisions/guarantees of the U.S. Constitution.

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How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the U.S. Constitution?

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Three-fourths of the states