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Which branch of government makes laws? Legislative
Which branch of government enforces laws? Executive
Which branch of government judges those who break the law and the constitutionality of laws? Judicial
What determines the number of House representatives each state has? Population
How many U.S. Senators does each state have? Two
Which part of Congress has members that served terms of six years? Senate
Which part of Congress has members that served terms of two years? House of Representatives
You must be 35 years old, a native-born citizen and a resident of the US for 14 years. These are the requirements to become a _?_. US President
You must be 30 years old, U.S citizen for 9 years and live in the state you represent. These are the requirements to become a _?_. US Senator
You must be 25 years old, U.S citizen for 7 years and live in the state you represent. These are the requirements to become a _?_. US House Representative
What fraction of representatives is needed to override a veto in Congress? 2/3
How many executive departments does the president oversee to help enforce laws? 15
What branch of government determines how tax dollars are spent? Legislative
What branch of government has the power to propose amendments to the constitution? Legislative
What branch of government has the power to declare war and approve treaties? Legislative
What branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional? Judicial
What branch of government has the power to veto bills? Executive
What branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members? Executive
What branch of government has the power to impeach the president? Legislative
What branch of government has the power to override vetoes? Legislative
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