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Gov semester review

Honors social studies

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What do we call a change or addition to the Constitution?
What does ratify mean? To approve
What is the name of the introduction of the Constitution? Preamble
What was our first government in the US that had very little power and was very weak? The Articles of Confederation
What are the five freedoms listed in the First Amendment to the Constitution? Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition
What is the main role of the executive branch? Enforce laws.
Who becomes President if the current President and Vice President can no longer serve? Speaker of the House
What is the President's group of advisors called? Cabinet
How many cabinet departments make up the Executive branch? 15
Define veto. To reject a bill.
What is the main role of the Legislative Branch? To make laws.
Who is the chief officer of the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House
Who is the chief officer of the Senate? Vice President
How many terms are U.S. Representatives and Senators allowed to serve? Unlimited
Who can propose or introduce a bill? Senator or Representative
What is the main role of the Judicial Branch? Interpret laws.
How many Supreme Court justices are there including the Chief Justice? 9
Who appoints the justices to the Supreme Court? President
Define the term checks and balances. To make sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.
What court case ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional? Brown v. Board of Education
What is the length of term for a House of Representatives member? 2 years
What is the length of term for a Senator? 6 years
What is the length of term for a President? 4 years
What is the length of term for a Supreme Court Justice? Life
How many members are in the House of Representatives? 435
How many members are in the Senate? 100
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court? 9
What is the required minimum age to be a House of Representatives member? 25
What is the required minimum age to be a Senator? 30
What is the required minimum age to be President? 35
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