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Exec. & Leg. Branch

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How many states were needed before the Constitution could take effect? 9 out of 13
What is the main idea of the preamble? To state the purpose of the Constitution.
What are the 3 branches of government? Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What two groups of people (houses) belong to Congress? The Senate and House of Representatives
How are members of the House of Representatives determined? By population of the state.
What is the age requirement for a Representative? 25
How long is the term of office for a Representative? 2 years
Who is the officer who presides over the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House
How is representation in the Senate decided? Two Representatives from each state.
To be a Senator, is it a requirement to first serve in the House of Representatives? No. it is not a requirement.
How long is the term of office for a Senator? 6 years
What is the name of the officer that presides over the Senate when the Vice President is not in attendance? President Pro Tempore
Who has the power to bring charges of impeachment? The House of Representatives.
Who holds the proceedings for a charge of impeachment? The Supreme Court
After an official is impeached, who has the power to oversee the case? The Senate
How long does the Constitution say that Congress must meet? At least once each year
Who can propose a bill? A member of Congress.
What is the President's power to refuse to sign a bill called? Presidential veto
Can Congress coin money? Yes
What does article two outline? The Executive Branch
Who does the Executive Branch include? The President and Vice President
What is the main job of the president? To enforce the laws
Who is the President elected by? The Electoral College
How long is the term for the President and Vice President? 4 years
What is the correct order of succession? President, Vice President, then Speaker of the House
Can the President declare war? (yes or no) No
How are members of the Electoral College determined? By the states representation in Congress.
How are Cabinet officers chosen? By the President with consent/approval of the Senate.
Who gives permission for new states to be admitted to the Union? Congress
How does the executive branch check the legislative branch? By vetoing bills
How does the legislative branch check the executive branch? By passing laws by 2/3 vote from both houses of Congress over the President's veto.
What is the main function (job) of the legislative branch? To make the laws
When was the Constitution signed? Sept. 1787
How many members (electors) make up the Electoral College? 538
How many total Electoral College votes are needed for a candidate to win the presidency? 270
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