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WGU-branch/fed.gov't

WGU-brances of federal government-jen

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Separation of Powers the goverance of democratic states, state is divided into branches or estates, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility.
2 chambers of legislative branch Each congressional chamber (house or senate) has particular exclusive powers-senate must give "advice & consent" to pres. appointments, & the house must introduce any bills to raise revenue. However, consent of both chambers is required to make any law
Checks on legislative and judicial branches checks and balances was designed to prevent too much power in hands of single person
executive branch headed by pres., directing government, commanding armed forces, dealing with international powers, chief law enforcer, and vetoing laws
legislative branch (elect all magistrates and pass domestic laws) headed by congress, passing laws, originating spending bills, impeaching officials, and approving treaties.
judicial branch headed by supreme court, interpreting the constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding cases involving states' rights
requirements to become naturalized citizen atleast 18yrsold, legal permanent resident of us, 5 yrs. resident of us or 3yrs if married to and living w/citizengood moral character and pass a test on us history and gov't, working knowledge of english language-unless physical or mental disabilities
good moral character determined by absence in involvement in crimes i.e. murder or aggrevated felonies or "moral crimes" i.e. gambling, drunkard, prostitution, polygamy, refusing to support dependents, etc. other-false info on doc., falsely claims of us citizenship
impeachment of president the pres. may be impeached by a majority in the house and removed from office by a 2/3's majority in the senate for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors"
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