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System of Government & Branches of Power

The organizational structure of the federal government, the separation of powers, and the specific roles and responsibilities of the three branches.

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FEDERALISM: STATE VS. FEDERAL POWERS
Differentiating between powers belonging exclusively to the federal government (like printing money) and powers reserved for the states (like providing education).
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6 STACKS
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PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
Learning the constitutional order of succession if the President can no longer serve (the Vice President), and if both cannot serve (the Speaker of the House).
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3 STACKS
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SEPARATION OF POWERS AND CHECKS AND BALANCES
Understanding how the government is divided into three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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7 STACKS
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STATE CAPITALS AND GOVERNORS
Understanding the role of the state's Chief Executive (the Governor) and the requirement for applicants to know their specific state's capital and current governor.
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THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH: PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Identifying the roles of the President as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive, the four-year term limit, and the November election cycle.
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3 STACKS
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THE JUDICIAL BRANCH AND THE SUPREME COURT
Explaining the role of the federal courts in reviewing and explaining laws, resolving disputes, and the structure of the 9-justice Supreme Court.
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6 STACKS
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THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: THE US CONGRESS
Understanding the bicameral structure of the federal legislature, which makes federal laws and is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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6 STACKS
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THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET
Identifying the purpose of the cabinet, which is to advise the President, and knowing cabinet-level positions like the Secretary of State and Attorney General.
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5 STACKS
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THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Detailing the House structure, which has 435 voting members who serve two-year terms, with state representation based on population size.
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5 STACKS
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THE US SENATE
Detailing the structure of the Senate, which has 100 members (two per state) who serve six-year terms and represent all the people of their state.
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6 STACKS
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