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Three branches
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many members are in the congress? House of reps? Senate? | 535 members, 435 members, 100 members |
| How many years do the House of Representatives serve? | 2 year terms |
| How old do representatives in the House of Representatives have to be and how long do they have to be a u.s citizen for? | 25 years old and a citizen for 7 years |
| Which branch can propose tax laws? | The House of Representatives in the legislative branch |
| Which branch can impeach the president? | The House of Representatives in the legislative branch |
| How many years do the senators serve? | 6 year terms |
| How old do senators have to be and how long do they have to be a u.s citizen for? | 30 years old and a citizen for 9 years |
| Which branch can approve presidential appointments? | The senate in the legislative branch |
| Which branch can ratify treaties with foreign governments? | The senate in the legislative branch |
| Which branch can try the president after impeachment? | The senate in the legislative branch |
| Who can propose laws? | The House of Representatives and the senate |
| Who can declare war? | The House of Representatives and the senate |
| Who can override a presidents veto with a 2/3 vote? | The House of Representatives and the senate |
| Who can propose amendments to the constitution with a 2/3 vote? | The House of Representatives and the senate |
| How many years does the president serve? | 4 years maximum 10 years |
| How old does the president have to be and how long do they have to be a u.s citizen for? | 35 years old, 14 year resident, and native born |
| Who can veto or approve laws? | The president in the executive branch |
| What branch can make treaties with foreign governments? | The executive branch |
| What branch nominates judges to the Supreme Court ? | The executive branch |
| What branch appoints cabinet members? | The executive branch |
| Who is the commander in chief of u.s military forces? | The president |
| How long do the justices of the Supreme Court serve for? | For life |
| What branch can declare laws unconstitutional? | The judicial branch |
| What branch can settle disputes involving the u.s and between states? | The judicial branch |
| Who presides over impeachment trials of the president? | Chief Justice |
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