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The temporary leader of the Senate is ________?

President pro tempore

What is the name of the branch that makes laws?

legislative branch

What is the system of government called that unites the states under one government?

federalism

What is a count of the people in the U.S. taken every 10 years called?

census

What was the Great Compromise?

bicameral (two houses) for Senate and Representatives (Senate 2 members each state); (H of Reps based on state's population)

Who is the leader of the Senate?

Vice-President

A power of Congress is: can declare ________?

war

What is a writ of habeas corpus?

a body of evidence

What was the name of the first plan of government for the states that united?

Articles of Confederation

What is the name of the branch of government that enforces, executes, and carries out laws?

executive branch

A power of Congress is it fixes ________?

weights and measures

The Constitution is divided into how many parts?

3

What power is given to the President in Article I?

power to approve or veto bills that Congress makes

What are the names of the federal branches of government?

legislative, executive, and judicial

A power of Congress is controls interstate and international _________?

commerce

What are the qualifications for senators?

must be 30 yrs. old and U.S. citizens for 9 years

Why did we get the first 10 amendments?

to protect our personal freedoms

A power of Congress is it controls coinage of ________?

money

The length of term for a representative is ________?

2 years

What are the qualifications for representatives?

must be 25 yrs. old and a citizen for 7 years

The length of term for a senator is ________?

6 years

How many articles are in the Constitution?

7

How many branches are there in the federal government?

3

What is the division of powers within the federal government often called?

separation of powers