Topic 1.3 Structure of Government

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What are the two chambers of Congress in the Legislative Branch?

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Senate and House of Representatives.

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How many Senators are there and what is their term length?

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There are 100 Senators, each serving six-year terms.

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How is the number of representatives in the House determined?

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Based on the population of each state, with a total of 435 representatives.

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Who heads the Executive Branch and what is the term length?

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The President, who serves a four-year term and can serve a maximum of two terms.

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What does the Executive Branch include besides the President?

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The Vice President and the Cabinet, composed of heads of various federal departments and agencies.

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What does the Judicial Branch consist of?

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The Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

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How are Supreme Court justices appointed and what is their term length?

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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate, and serve for life unless they resign, retire, or are impeached.

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What is the structure of state governments?

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Modeled after the federal government with their own constitutions, legislatures, governors, and court systems.

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What authority do state governments have?

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Authority over matters not specifically assigned to the federal government by the Constitution.

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What are local governments and what do they include?

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Local governments include counties, cities, towns, and municipalities with elected officials like mayors and city councils.