Branches of Government and Voting
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leueldemess on June 17, 2012
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Test study guide to the Three Branches of the US Government and Voting as Outlined in Constitution.
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PHS Honors 2012, Ashville, Alabama, ★★★THE COOLEST STUDY GROUP EVER!★★★, Mrs. Conroy's Vocabulary, Language Learning, ELD 2 And Mrs Conroy's Vocabulary (see more)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Requirements of Presidential Candidates | born a US citizen, 45 yrs and older, and lived in US past 14 years or more |
| General election in November determines the _________________ vote. | popular |
| The election in December is when the electoral vote is presented to _________. | Congress |
| The president is elected through and _____________ College system? | Electoral |
| electoral college | A unique American institution, created by the Constitution, where the selection of the president is by electors from each state. Electors are a group of people who are chosen every four years in the general election through a popular vote. The electors make the formal selection of the president and vice president in December. |
| A presidential candidate needs ______electoral votes to win. | 270 |
| The term of the president is _____ years. | 4 |
| The president can serve ____ terms. | 2 |
| Which branch of the US Government enforces laws? | Executive Branch |
| Which branch of the US Government makes laws? | Legislative Branch |
| Which branch of the US Government studies laws to see if they are correct according to the Constitution? | Judicial Branch |
| What are the two chambers in Congress? | House of Representatives and Senate |
| There are ______ Senators in the Legislative Branch. | 100 |
| There are ______ House representatives in the Legislative Branch. | 435 |
| There are a total of __________ electors that meet to cast their electoral vote in Washington DC during the December presidential vote. | 538 |
| Who is the leader of the Executive Branch? | The President |
| Where do the three branches of government meet to conduct business? | The US Capital building in Washington DC. |
| There are a total of 538 electors whereas only 535 representatives and senators. Why is there a difference? | Washington DC is given 3 electors but it doesn't have representatives in Congress. |
| Representatives serve for a term of ____ years. | 2 |
| Representatives can serve for ______ terms. | unlimited |
| Senators serve for a term of ____ years. | 6 |
| Senators can serve for ______ terms. | unlimited |
| Senators must be at least ______years old. | 30 |
| Representatives must be ______ years old. | 25 |
| The 15th Amendment states the right to vote shall not be denied based on ______________. | race, color, or previous condition of servitude |
| The 19th Amendment states the right to vote "shall not be denied" based on _____________. | sex or gender the of an individual |
| The 24th Amendment states the right to vote "shall not be denied" based on _____________. | failure to pay any poll tax or other tax |
| The 26th Amendment states the right to vote of those who are _____ "shall not be denied." | 18 years old and older |
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