Quizlet Powers of the 3 Branches of Government

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  1. Can declare war: Congress
  2. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: Presides over any impeachment trial
  3. Congress/Legislative Branch is made up of: Senate and the House of Representatives
  4. Has the power to settle disputes between states: Supreme Court
  5. If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can: override by a 2/3 vote of Congress
  6. Is commander-in-chief of the military: The President
  7. Must approve judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members: Senate
  8. Term of office for members of the House of Representatives: 2 years
  9. Term of office for members of the Senate: 6 years
  10. Term of office for members of the Supreme Court: Life -- for good behavior
  11. Term of office for the President: 4 years
  12. The Executive Branch is made up of: The President, Vice-president, and the Cabinet
  13. The House of Representatives: Has sole power to impeach
  14. The President: approves and vetoes laws
  15. The Senate: Has sole power to try the impeachment trial
  16. The branch of government that enforces the laws: Executive
  17. The branch of government that interprets the laws: Judicial
  18. The branch of government that makes the laws: Legislative
  19. proposes revenue (tax) laws: House of Representatives