U.S gov't Test
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- Congress- it makes laws and decides what taxes citizens should pay.There is a senator and a house of representatives.
- what is the legislative branch?
- 1781
- When was the Articles of Confederation written?
- no because the gov't was too weak, it gave all the power to the states
- Did the Articles pass? Why or why not?
- 35 yrs. old, natural born citizen, live in U.S for 14 yrs. in a row before elections
- President-
- 9 justices- appointed by the president, and approved by the Legislative Branch. - appointed for life
- Supreme Court-
- the Preamble, the 7 Articles,and the 27 Amendments
- what r the three parts of the constitution?
- 1787
- when was the constitution written?
- live in U.S for 9 yrs. prior, 30 yrs. old, live in state for 2 years
- Senate-
- says the meanings of laws and is the highest court in the land.
- What is the Judicial Branch?
- live in U.S for 7 yrs. prior, 25 yrs. old, live in state for 2 yrs.
- House of Representatives-
- President, Vice Pres., and a cabinet- it carries out the laws/ Comander in chief and Head of State
- What is the executive branch?
- to form a more perfect union, Establish justice, and Promote general welfare
- what is the Preamble?