U.S. Government and Politics Flashcard

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What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

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checks and balances

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What is one branch of the federal government?

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Executive

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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The Senate and the House of Representatives

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100

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How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?

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6

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The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?

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2

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What does a U.S. Senator represent?

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all people in the Senator's state

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How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

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by state population

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President