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Constitution Test
This is to study for the Constitution
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History
9th Grade
10/06/2009

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Who is the head of the executive branch?
Definition
The president
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Who is the commander and chief of the army and navy?
Definition
The President
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To tun for president you must...
Definition
35 years old, 14 yrs in the u.s and born in the u.s
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When does the presidents term OFFICIALLY end?
Definition
2 years officiallt done when term is up
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The Vice president head which part of congress?
Definition
President of Senate
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If the president can no longer perform his duties what happens?
Definition
He can either re run for his other term if not already used up or someone else runs for the spot
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How is the president elected
Definition
By the states population
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A president can hold office for how many terms?
Definition
2
Term
Define Pocket Veto
Definition
If there is a bill that the president don't like that both houses do like the both houses can over ride the bill wit ha 3/4 vote
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What part of government makes up the judicial branch?
Definition
Supreme court and all other u.s courts
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The supreme court is responsible for_____ the constitution (or laws)
Definition
Interpreting
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9 is the number of _____ _______
Definition
House Representatives
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Who presides over an impeachment trial specifically?
Definition
Congress- The Senate-
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U.S Supreme Court Judges serve __ year terms
Definition
2
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How many senators are elected every two years?
Definition
TWO
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What parts of government makes up the legislative branch?
Definition
The Senate- Congress
Term
What is the length of term for a member in the senate?
Definition
6 years
Term
Who chooses the speaker of the house?
Definition
The House of Rep-MAJORITY RULE-
Term
Who elects Senators
Definition
The people
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Who tries Impeachment trials
Definition
The Senate
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The Legislative branch ___the laws for the and country
Definition
Enforces
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How many senators does each state have
Definition
2
Term
How many representatives does each state get in the H of R
Definition
Depends on the population but take two away because theres 2 senate in each state
Term
If you are 25 you can be a member of which house of congress? What if you are 30?
Definition

25=House of Rep

30=The Senate

Term
How does Congress override a presidential vote?
Definition
Must have 3/4 vote
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Senate can adjourn for how long with the consent from the House of Rep?
Definition
Can't adjourn more than 3 days
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How many members of congress must be present in order to do their work?
Definition
Over Half
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