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U.S Government

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What does the president do?

Signs new laws, prepares the budget, commands the military

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What does the vice president do?

Helps the president, is the leader of the Senate

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How long do the president and vice president serve?

Four years

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What does the cabinet do?

Advises the president

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Are cabinet members elected?

No, the president chooses his cabinet members

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What is another name for the legislative branch?

Congress

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What does this branch do? (legislative branch)

Makes laws

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What are the two parts of this branch called?

House of Representatives, Senate

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How many representatives are in the House?

435

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What determines the number of representatives each state gets?

Population

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How long do representatives serve?

Two years

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How many senators does each state have?

2

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How long do senators serve?

7 years

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What is the role of the judicial branch?

Interpret the laws

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What is the highest court in the United States?

The supreme Court

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How does a person become a judge on the Supreme Court?

The president and Congress choose the judges on the Supreme Court

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