Understanding the Legislative Branch

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Powers of the Legislative Branch

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Declare war, collect taxes, make laws

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How are the number of House of Representatives decided?

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Based on the population of each state.

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How many senators does each state receive?

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2 senators

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The process of a Bill becoming a law includes...

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House of Representatives passes with a majority, Senate passes with a majority, the President signs the bill into Law.

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The President of the United States is the _______ of the Army and Navy.

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Commander in Chief

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What are offenses civil officers can be impeached for?

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Bribery, Treason, and High Crimes and Misdemeanors

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If no candidate receives a majority of the electoral college votes, who votes for the President?

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The House of Representatives

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How many electors does each state receive in the Electoral College?

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by their total number of Senators and House of Representative Members.

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How long can a Supreme Court Justice serve?

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Serves for life unless they retire or are impeached.

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Who nominates the Supreme Court Justices?

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The President.