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Flashcards: Powers of the 3 Branches of Government

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Term of office for members of the Supreme CourtLife -- for good behavior
Term of office for members of the Senate6 years
Term of office for members of the House of Representatives2 years
Term of office for the President4 years
Has the power to settle disputes between statesSupreme Court
Can declare warCongress
The Presidentapproves and vetoes laws
The branch of government that makes the lawsLegislative
The branch of government that enforces the lawsExecutive
The branch of government that interprets the lawsJudicial
Congress/Legislative Branch is made up ofSenate and the House of Representatives
proposes revenue (tax) lawsHouse of Representatives
Must approve judges, ambassadors, and cabinet membersSenate
Is commander-in-chief of the militaryThe President
If the President vetoes a bill, Congress canoverride by a 2/3 vote of Congress
The Executive Branch is made up ofThe President, Vice-president, and the Cabinet
The House of RepresentativesHas sole power to impeach
The SenateHas sole power to try the impeachment trial
Chief Justice of the Supreme CourtPresides over any impeachment trial