basics in government

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Who is congress made up of?

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House of Representatives and Senate

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How many people/members are in the House of Representatives?

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435 people/members

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How many people/members are in the Senate?

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100 people/members

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How long is the term for a member of the house?

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2 years

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How long is the term for a senator?

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6 years

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What does congress (legislative branch) do?

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makes laws, overseeing the executive branch, and represents the American people It also handles financial matters, declares war, and approves treaties.

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What does the judical branch (courts) do?

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interprets laws, applies them to cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution, enforces the rule of law essentially, the judicial branch acts as a check on the legislative and executive branches,

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What does the executive branch ( involves the president) do?

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enforces and implements the laws passed by Congress. It also manages the day-to-day operations of the federal government, including overseeing federal agencies, departments, and the armed forces.

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Whats federalism?

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Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a national government and regional governments (like states).

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Whats the difference between state and federal government?

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The federal government is responsible for matters that affect the entire country, such as national defense, foreign policy. State governments, on the other hand, focus on issues within their individual states, like education, public safety, and regulating commerce in the state.