Three Branches | The President | Bills | Senators and Reps | Politics |
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Checks and Balances
What is the system that regulates the relationship between the three branches of government?
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35 years of age
Born in US Live in US for 14 years What are the qualifications to be president? |
any citizen
Who can suggest an idea for a bill?
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The people of a given state
Who does a US Senator represent?
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Bicameral
What is a 2 political party system called?
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The executive branch enforces
The legislative branch makes the laws Judicial branch interprets What does each branch of government have to do with laws? |
2 and 4 years
How many terms can a president serve and how long are the terms?
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A representative
Who can introduce a bill to the house?
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Vice President
Who is president of the senate?
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Republicans and Democrats
What are the two major parties in the US?
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The legislative branch
What branch of government could impeach a president?
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Any crime
What can a president be impeached for?
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A simple majority
What is needed for a bill to pass the house?
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30
What age does a senator need to be?
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3rd party
What is a party other than the two major parties called?
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The supreme court
Who settles conflicts between states?
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44
Which number president is Obama?
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Veto
What is it called if a president does not pass a bill?
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25
What age does a representative need to be?
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Republican
Which party believes less government interference is better?
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The Legislative branch
What branch of government can override the presidents veto?
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2/3 of Congress
What is needed to override a presidents veto?
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Pocket Veto
What is the term used when a bill sits for longer than 10 days with nothing being done to it?
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100
How many senators do we have?
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Industries working to protect the environment
What do the green party stand for?
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