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Quiz 5

Legislative & Executive Branches

Legislative branch is comprised of Congress: Senate and House of Representatives
Who is given the lawmaking function that is central to democracy in which the public will is translated into public policies in the form of laws? Legislative Branch
Qualifications of House of Reps: at least 25 yrs of age, citizen of U.S for at least 7 yrs, inhabitant of state from which they're elected
How long is one term for U.S Senators ? Six years
Members of Congress play five major roles which are... legislator, representative of their constituents, committee member, politician, and servants of their constituents
Duties of the Vice President: Help decide the question of Presidential disability, preside over Senate
Qualifications for President and Vice President: Natural born citizen, at least 35 yrs of age, lived in the U.S for at least 14 yrs
The power to grant reprieves and pardon can be used by The President involving federal offenses, but not State law
Which diplomatic power of the President can only be made with the consent of Senate, repealed by Congress, and can be declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court Treaties
The President also has roles of... Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Chief of Party, Chief Citizen, Commander in Chief
What is the option in which the President takes no action and Congress adjourns within 10 days of the President receiving a measure? This results in the measure dying. Pocket Veto
Agreement between the President and another head of State that does not have to be approved by the Senate is called ... Executive agreement
President can serve up to 10 years, but only serve 2 terms
Qualifications for Senators: at least 30 yrs, citizen for at least 9 yrs, must be inhabitant of state they're elected
How many seats are on House of Reps? 435 seats, determined by Congress
How many seats on Senate ? 100 seats, limited seats which gives a chance for free debate
Created by: Laura Aguirre
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