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History
TGT 1-30
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How are federal judges, including Supreme Court justices chosen? | They are nominated by the President and confirmed (approved by the Senate. |
| Who officially chooses the President of the United States? | The Electoral College |
| Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? | The Speaker of the House |
| Who can pardon people convicted of federal crimes? | The President of the U.S. |
| Who ratifies treaties with foreign countries? | The Senate |
| Who may veto bills passed by Congress? | The President of the U.S. |
| How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives? | Twenty-five (25) |
| How old do you have to be to be a member of the Senate? | Thirty (30) |
| How old to you have to be to be President of the United States? | Thirty-five (35) |
| How many years make up one term for a member of the House of Representatives? | Two (2) |
| How many years make up one term for a member of the Senate? | Six (6) |
| How many years make up one term for the President of the United States? | Four (4) |
| How many representatives in the House of Representatives does each state have? | It depends on the state's population |
| How many senators does each states have? | Two (2) |
| How many terms may a President serve? | Two (2) |
| How many terms may a member of Congress serve? | As many as they get elected for |
| What is the highest federal court? | The Supreme Court |
| How long do federal judges serve? | For life |
| How many juctices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court? | Nine (9) |
| Who is the President of the Senate? | The Vice President of the U.S. |
| How many branches is the federal government divided into? | Three (3) |
| Which branch make the laws? | The legislative branch |
| Which branch sees that the laws are carried out? | The executive branch |
| Which branch decides what the laws really mean? | The judicial branch |
| What is the legislative branch of the U.S. government called? | Congress |
| Names the two parts of the legislative branch. | The House of Representatives and the Senate |
| What are the President's advisors called? | The Cabinet |
| What branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? | The judicial branch |
| What is a proposed law called? | A bill |
| Whan can the President of the Senate vote on a bill? | Where there is a tie |
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