3 Branches of Government

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Bicameral means...

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two houses or chambers

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Part of the United States Constitution that grants Congress the power to make laws that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution as long as the law is "necessary and proper."

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elastic clause

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The number of electoral votes necessary to win a presidential election

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270

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Legislative means...

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lawmaking

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How many senators serve in the Senate?

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100

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After a bill passes the House and the Senate, how long does the president have to sign or veto the bill?

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30 days

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How old do you have to be to serve as a federal judge?

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There is no minimum age requirement

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How many people serve in the House of Representatives?

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435

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A system that allows each branch of a government to amend, override, or veto acts of another branch in order to prevent one branch from having too much power or power beyond its authority

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checks and balances

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How old do you have to be to serve in the Senate?

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30