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The 22nd amendment tells that the president may only serve 2 terms calculating up to 4 years.

True (A)

Inauguration is an oath that promises to protect the land.

True (A)

The process that the presidency is selected by is the

Electoral college

Impeachment means to what for presidency?

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The House of Representatives put the president on trail.

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If the president is guilty of the impeachment process then that means what?

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Impeach means to what?

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The legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives.

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The senate must be at least 30 years old and be a citizen for 9 years.

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The senate is elected by the president

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There are 2 senators per state.

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The House of Representatives serve 2 years

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The House of Representatives is based on population.

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The House of Representatives is considered the higher house.

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The House of Representatives has a total of 435.

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The House of Representatives are based on population and are counted every 10 years.

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Congress makes laws alone

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Only H.R can propose new taxes.

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If the if the majority of vote is on a bill it is sent to the other house for debate.

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The House of Representatives must be citizens for 7 years.

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Congress can’t override veto

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Congress’s votes are 2/3 of the majority in both houses.

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Congress can decide on how to spend money/taxes

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Congress can’t grant citizenship.

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Congress pays government debts.

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Congress doesn’t declare war.

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Congress raises the army and navy.

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The president is the chief executive.

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The solemn promise is called the oath of office.

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The president must be 35 years old,and a natural born citizen.

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(He) prevents a woman from being elected president.

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The president can’t nominate Supreme Court judges without the approval of the senate.

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The president can grant pardons to people convicted of violating federal national laws.

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The president can nominate ambassadors.

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Ambassadors are representatives in other countries.

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The cabinet is a formal group of advisors in 12 departments.

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Th president can carry out laws passed by congress.

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The constitution creates a bicameral two part national legislature, called Congress

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The legislative branch in divided into two parts what are them?

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The U.S senate represents all the people in one district.

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The U.S House of Representatives has 435 voting members.

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California has 52 representatives.

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What is the main duty of the executive branch?

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What article of the constitution describes the branch of the government that executes or carries out laws passed by the legislative branch.

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The president has committed a crime relating to their duties. Then the house of representatives can vote to impeach the president and if the house votes to impeach,the senate puts the president on trail with the senators serving as the jury and if found guilty then the president is removed from office.

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The executive branch includes organizations called departments.

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Flashcards

22nd Amendment

Limits a president to a maximum of two terms, or up to 4 years within another president's term.

Inauguration Oath

A formal promise made by the president to protect the country.

Electoral College

The system used to elect the president.

Impeachment

To formally accuse a president of wrongdoing related to their presidential duties.

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Impeachment Consequence

If found guilty during the impeachment trial, the president is removed from their position.

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Impeach (Definition)

To formally accuse someone of wrongdoing.

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Senate Requirements

Must be at least 30 years old and a citizen for 9 years.

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Senators per State

Each state gets two senators, ensuring equal representation.

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House of Representatives Term

Serve terms of 2 years.

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House of Representatives Representation

Representation is based on a state's population.

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House of Representatives Size

There are a total of 435 members.

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House of Representatives Census

Population counts determine representation, updated every 10 years.

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Who makes laws?

Needs approval from the President.

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Who proposes new taxes?

The House of Representatives has this duty.

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Bill after Majority Vote

Sent to the other chamber for debate and vote.

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House of Representatives Citizenship

Must be citizens for at least 7 years.

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Congress Override

Can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority in both houses.

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Voting Majority to Override Veto

Requires a 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress.

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Congress Financial Authority

Decides how to spend money and levy taxes.

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Congress Citizenship Power

Has the power to grant citizenship.

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Congress Debt Responsibility

Responsible for paying the government's debts.

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Congress War Declaration

Holds the power to declare war.

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Congress Military Power

Authorizes the raising of the army and navy.

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Chief Executive

The president's role.

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Oath of Office

Formal promise to uphold the duties of the office.

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Presidential Requirements

Age, citizenship, and birth requirements.

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Supreme Court Nominations

Requires Senate confirmation.

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Presidential Pardons

Power to forgive federal crimes.

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Nominating Ambassadors

Requires Senate approval.

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The Cabinet

Formal body of advisors in various departments.

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