U.S. Constitution - Articles 1-7 Flashcard

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Where does a bill start its process?

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Congress

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If the Constitution does not specifically give powers to the federal government, who gets those powers?

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States and the people

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What are checks and balances?

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A way to keep one part of government from having too much power.

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If Mr. Henderson wants to run for U.S. Senate, how old does he need to be?

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30

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How old does Mr. Henderson need to be to run for president?

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35

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Mr. Henderson, who is 26 years old, wants to run for House of Representatives. Is he old enough to be elected?

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Yes

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What does the word “bicameral” mean?

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Two sides, or two branches

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In the law-making process, before a bill can be voted on, what must happen to it?

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It must survive the committee process.

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The head of the Executive Branch in the state is…

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Governor

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Who is in charge of declaring war?

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Congress