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The Constitution: The 3 Branches of Government

Prepare for your government quiz by studying the branches, powers, key terms, and numbers in the Constitution. Test your knowledge before the quiz!

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The Constitution: The 3 Branches of Government

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  1. The Constitution:The 3 Branches of Government Review Questions for the quiz. This should tell you how much you will need to study for the quiz tomorrow. Pay attention!!!

  2. Branches and Powers • Who makes the tax laws? • Settling the disputes between the states is the job of which branch? • Who approve or vetoes laws? • Who make treaties? • Who approves the treaties? • Who make sure the treaties are just and legal? • Who tries the impeachment?

  3. Branches and Powers • Who declares laws unconstitutional? • Who declares war? • Who settles disputes involving the United States? • Who proposes and passes amendments with 2/3 vote? • Who can override a veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses? • Who makes treaties? • Who preside over impeachment trials?

  4. Common Name/Proper Name • The common name for the Executive Branch. • The proper name for the Supreme Court. • The proper name for Congress. • What are the two parts that make up Congress? • The common name for the Judicial Branch.

  5. Terms • What does veto mean? • What term means to remove from office?? • What is an override? • Who is the Commander-in-Chief? • What is the title given to the head of the Supreme Court? • What is the cabinet?

  6. Numbers in the Constitution • How old must a Senator be? • How old do you have to be to become a representative in the House? • The minimum age of a president is ________. • The president serves a _____ year term. • How many members are in the Senate? • The total number of House of Representatives is __________.

  7. Numbers in the Constitution • Senators serve _____ year terms. • How many representatives does each state get in the Senate? • How many Supreme Court Judges are there? • How many years must you have been a citizen in order to become a Senator? • How many years must you have been a citizen in order to become a House of Representatives Member?

  8. Misc. • Who must be a natural born citizen to run for this office? • What is the name given to the part of the Constitution that allows Congress to expand its responsibilities? • Who must live in the states that the represent?

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