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Shahzeb HUSSAIN History A level Englisch 15 Karten

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1What are the three branches of government?Legislative
Executive
Judicial
2What does the Legislative branch consist of?Congress
3What is Congress made up of?House of Representatives
Senate
4What is the job of Congress?Make laws for the US
5What is the Senate made up of?100 senators
2 from each state
6How long are senators elected for?6 year terms
7What is the House of Representatives made up of?435 members
8How long are members elected for?2 year terms
9Who is the head of the Executive branch?The President
10Who are other important members of the Executive branch?Vice President
Department heads/Cabinet members
Heads of agencies
11What comes under the Judicial branch?The Supreme Court
12What is the Supreme Court made up of?9 Justices (judges)
13Who appoints the Chief of Justice?The president, it must also be approved by Senate
14What does each State have?An elected Governor
Smaller version of the three branches
15Who can overrule any state law?The Supreme Court