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The _____________ is the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice-president.
electoral college
The ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution is ________________.
judicial review
A law that violates the Constitution can be ruled ________________ by the Supreme Court.
unconstitutional
___________________ is term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces.
commander-in-chief
_________________ is the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
separation of powers
To reject a bill is to ____________ it.
veto
A _______________ is a proposed law.
bill
The _____________ is the written plan of government for the United States.
Constitution
A group of advisers to the president is the ___________.
Cabinet
________________ is a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
checks and balances
To accuse government officials of misconduct in office is to ____________ them.
impeach
How many members make up the Supreme Court?
9
How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice?
for life or until retirement
How long is the term of a representative?
2 years
How long is the term of a Senator?
6 years
What is the job of the judicial branch?
to interpret laws
Who is the head of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
How old do you have to be to become a representative?
25
How old do you have to be to become a Senator?
30
What is the job of the legislative branch?
to make laws
Each state has how many representatives in the House of Representatives?
depends upon population
Each state has how many Senators?
2
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are in the Senate?
100
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is the head of the legislative branch?
Congress
How old do you have to be to become President?
35
How long is the term of a U.S. President?
4 years
What is the job of the executive branch?
to enforce laws
Who is the head of the executive branch?
the President
How many branches of government are there?
3
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