Bell Ringer
-Douglas sais the Union has been fighting slavery.
Civil War Part 6 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
What did Union do when came across African Americans early in the war?
When the Union crossed American Americans early in the war, they either put them to work or freed them.
What is Emancipation Proclamation?
A plan put together by Lincoln to free all slaves, which went into effect on September 22, 1862, and it freed the states in rebellion.
Why does Lincoln issue proclamation?
Lincoln was hoping the CSA would surrender before the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.
What effect does proclamation have?
It had mixed reactions in the North, but it made the Civil War about eliminating slavery.
How African Americans participated in the war:
The Union began making all black regiments with white officers. However they were paid less, assigned menial tasks, longer guard duty, and placed in exposed positions.
Describe Life in North during War:
The lack of cotton hurt the textile industry, but others began making war supplies and income tax was introduced to wage the war, and tariffs were also raised.
Describe Life in South During War:
The economy was bad because they had no money, and were lacking recourses. Union blockade forced the south to rely on their own farms and factories, so both the military and citizens were suffering.
Describe Life of Soldiers during the War:
Shoes were in an unmet demand in the south, and supplies had to be recovered from the dead to continue, but it gave many of the soldiers a travel experience. Some of the soldiers would be fighting against their own families.
Describe Life of Women during the War
With the men away at work, women took over the family businesses and plantation work, some even disguised as men so they could fight in the war. The most notable role of women during the war was as nurses.
Exit Ticket
-Computer
-School
-iPhone
-Desk
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24, 2010
Bell Ringer
Describe the final day of Gettysburg.
-The North was able to claim victory after using the same tactics the south used at
Fredricksburg by fighting the south from the higher ground.
Civil War Part 7 Review
Civil War Part 7 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
How did Lincoln’s death effect US?
It was the first and only presidential assassination in the US, and all the members who were involved in any way with the conspiracy were executed.
Why did the North win the war?
Sherman set fire to anything in his path and took the Confederate Army head on which the South could not handle. It turned into total war.
How was the economy effected by the war/
The economy was effected by the war because the burnt and pillaged cities.
How was society effected by the war?
Since the war had turned into a total war, many citizens of the south lost everything due to the pillaging and burning of their towns.
Exit Ticket
-When Sherman burned and pillaged towns, the citizens and military had to evacuate, so he kept
using this tactic to push back the Confederate troops.
General Sherman,
Your ruthless tactics are no longer just effecting our military force but the citizens of the Confederacy as well. Many of the citizens are left homeless and with no posessions but the clothes on their back. Please reconsider the use of these tactics.
Describe the final day of Gettysburg.
-The North was able to claim victory after using the same tactics the south used at
Fredricksburg by fighting the south from the higher ground.
Civil War Part 7 Review
Civil War Part 7 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
How did Lincoln’s death effect US?
It was the first and only presidential assassination in the US, and all the members who were involved in any way with the conspiracy were executed.
Why did the North win the war?
Sherman set fire to anything in his path and took the Confederate Army head on which the South could not handle. It turned into total war.
How was the economy effected by the war/
The economy was effected by the war because the burnt and pillaged cities.
How was society effected by the war?
Since the war had turned into a total war, many citizens of the south lost everything due to the pillaging and burning of their towns.
Exit Ticket
-When Sherman burned and pillaged towns, the citizens and military had to evacuate, so he kept
using this tactic to push back the Confederate troops.
General Sherman,
Your ruthless tactics are no longer just effecting our military force but the citizens of the Confederacy as well. Many of the citizens are left homeless and with no posessions but the clothes on their back. Please reconsider the use of these tactics.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
February 23, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Lee may have thought he had to go into the north to win the war because he felt he had to
demoralize the Union Army.
Clip Question
-Why was the Southern charge on the third day of Gettysburg such a poor strategy?
-Because the South was no longer fighting on a defensive campaign and pretty much fought
how the North did at Fredricksburg.
Civil War Part 4 Review
1. Describe why Lee makes the move to Gettysburg:
-Lee moves north to demoralize the Union Army and lead to victory.
2. Describe Gettysburg Day 1:
-Lee's troops encounter Federal Calvery to the northwest of Gettysburg, so the Feds called for
support. The Confederate troops pushed the Union troops down hill and stopped the advance
at night fall which allowed Meade to bring in reinforcements.
3. Describe Gettysburg Day 2:
-Lee orders General Longstreet to attack from the south end of the battle line, and is met by a
Union force which left Little Round Top, and the rebels could not break through. The rebels
also tried to take Little Round Top but were defeated by a unit led by Neville Chamberlain.
4. Describe Gettysburg Day 3:
-Lee gave one last attempt by first opening in the morning with heavy cannon fire meant to
break up Union troops, then ordered a full frontal assault on Cemetery Ridge. Union cannon
cannon and musket fire rained down on the Confederate troops ending Gettysburg, this was
known as Pickett's Charge.
5. Describe the Gettysburg Address:
-In November of 1863, Lincoln went to Gettysburg and gave a short speech honoring the dead
and described the war as a struggle to fulfill the Declaration of Independence.
Exit Ticket
If Jackson had been at Gettysburg, would the outcome of the battle been different? Why?
-It may have been different because General Jackson was never known to stop assault, so he
would have probably kept applying fire after nightfall.
-Lee may have thought he had to go into the north to win the war because he felt he had to
demoralize the Union Army.
Clip Question
-Why was the Southern charge on the third day of Gettysburg such a poor strategy?
-Because the South was no longer fighting on a defensive campaign and pretty much fought
how the North did at Fredricksburg.
Civil War Part 4 Review
1. Describe why Lee makes the move to Gettysburg:
-Lee moves north to demoralize the Union Army and lead to victory.
2. Describe Gettysburg Day 1:
-Lee's troops encounter Federal Calvery to the northwest of Gettysburg, so the Feds called for
support. The Confederate troops pushed the Union troops down hill and stopped the advance
at night fall which allowed Meade to bring in reinforcements.
3. Describe Gettysburg Day 2:
-Lee orders General Longstreet to attack from the south end of the battle line, and is met by a
Union force which left Little Round Top, and the rebels could not break through. The rebels
also tried to take Little Round Top but were defeated by a unit led by Neville Chamberlain.
4. Describe Gettysburg Day 3:
-Lee gave one last attempt by first opening in the morning with heavy cannon fire meant to
break up Union troops, then ordered a full frontal assault on Cemetery Ridge. Union cannon
cannon and musket fire rained down on the Confederate troops ending Gettysburg, this was
known as Pickett's Charge.
5. Describe the Gettysburg Address:
-In November of 1863, Lincoln went to Gettysburg and gave a short speech honoring the dead
and described the war as a struggle to fulfill the Declaration of Independence.
Exit Ticket
If Jackson had been at Gettysburg, would the outcome of the battle been different? Why?
-It may have been different because General Jackson was never known to stop assault, so he
would have probably kept applying fire after nightfall.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
Bell Ringer
-To be in the middle of such a battle would be traumatizing. Waking up to gun and cannon fire at
two in the morning would be something unforgettable.
Mexican American War Movie Questions
-The location of the Alamo was important to both Santa Anna, the Texians, and Tejanos because
the it was closer to the North where the settlers wanted to settle in but Santa Anna wanted to
keep the are under control.
-The battle at the Alamo, the Mexican Army showed they would show no mercy, however, the
rebels used it as a motivation to defeat the Mexican Army.
-The significance of the Battle of the Alamo at the time was that the rebels would not give up on
the war even if they had to fight the Mexican Army. It is important now because Texas would
not be a state if the rebels woulod have given up.
Mexican American War Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why was there tension between Mexicans and the American settlers to Texas?
To Americans, Texas became a target only to expand the States. To defend the province, Mexico offered cheap land grants to Americans who agreed to become Mexican citizens.
Describe the Battle of the Alamo and why it was fought?
Santa Ana led an attack against the fort Alamo to crush the rebellion. He eventually overtakes it and kills all that are left behind except the women and children.
Describe Sam Houston’s defeat of Santa Ana:
Describe the US’s annexation of Texas:
Describe how Polk provokes the Mexican’s into war:
Describe the Military aspects of the Mexican American War:
Describe what the US gets from the Treaty ending the Mexican American War:
-To be in the middle of such a battle would be traumatizing. Waking up to gun and cannon fire at
two in the morning would be something unforgettable.
Mexican American War Movie Questions
-The location of the Alamo was important to both Santa Anna, the Texians, and Tejanos because
the it was closer to the North where the settlers wanted to settle in but Santa Anna wanted to
keep the are under control.
-The battle at the Alamo, the Mexican Army showed they would show no mercy, however, the
rebels used it as a motivation to defeat the Mexican Army.
-The significance of the Battle of the Alamo at the time was that the rebels would not give up on
the war even if they had to fight the Mexican Army. It is important now because Texas would
not be a state if the rebels woulod have given up.
Mexican American War Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why was there tension between Mexicans and the American settlers to Texas?
To Americans, Texas became a target only to expand the States. To defend the province, Mexico offered cheap land grants to Americans who agreed to become Mexican citizens.
Describe the Battle of the Alamo and why it was fought?
Santa Ana led an attack against the fort Alamo to crush the rebellion. He eventually overtakes it and kills all that are left behind except the women and children.
Describe Sam Houston’s defeat of Santa Ana:
Describe the US’s annexation of Texas:
Describe how Polk provokes the Mexican’s into war:
Describe the Military aspects of the Mexican American War:
Describe what the US gets from the Treaty ending the Mexican American War:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 9, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Jackson's inauguration was unusual because Andrew Jackson was the first president from the
common populatioin.
Age of Jackson Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe Jackson’s push and winning of the presidency:
Jackson became a strong critic of John Adams where he pushed a program of federal spending for improvements and science.
Describe the Indian Removal Act:
People in the South wanted Jackson to remove Indians in the area. So in 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act which sought to peacefully trade land with the natives.
Describe the Bank Crisis:
Congress passed charter for Second Bank of US in 1816. Jackson and his supporters opposed it because they saw it as corrupt and with interests only for the rich, it was voted to renew but Jackson vetoed it calling it unconstitutional.
Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:
Banks supporters denounced Jackson and formed a party called the Whigs, and they challenged Jackson’s democrats on all levels. Jackson weakened the federal bank by withdrawing federal funds from it.
-Jackson's inauguration was unusual because Andrew Jackson was the first president from the
common populatioin.
Age of Jackson Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe Jackson’s push and winning of the presidency:
Jackson became a strong critic of John Adams where he pushed a program of federal spending for improvements and science.
Describe the Indian Removal Act:
People in the South wanted Jackson to remove Indians in the area. So in 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act which sought to peacefully trade land with the natives.
Describe the Bank Crisis:
Congress passed charter for Second Bank of US in 1816. Jackson and his supporters opposed it because they saw it as corrupt and with interests only for the rich, it was voted to renew but Jackson vetoed it calling it unconstitutional.
Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:
Banks supporters denounced Jackson and formed a party called the Whigs, and they challenged Jackson’s democrats on all levels. Jackson weakened the federal bank by withdrawing federal funds from it.
Monday, February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Grimike's argument in support of women's rights was that the rights needed to be examined to be understood and asserted.
Reform Movement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the expansionist movement:
In 1820, Mexico claimed it’s independence from Spain, so Americans take it as an opportunity to take lands like Texas and California.
Describe Manifest Destiny and what people used it to justify:
Manifest Destiny was a term which meant Destined by God and people used it to take land, claiming it was Manifest Destiny that God wanted the US to own all of North America, so the US expanded west.
Describe the Temperance Movement:
The US expanded as well as crime, sickness, and poverty. Many of the problems attributed to alcohol. Temperance meant drinking in moderation which some pushed for even though others pushed for Prohibition.
Describe the Abolition Movement:
The Abolition Movement was a movement against slavery based of moral grounds.
Describe the Education Reform Movement:
There were no public schools in colonial times, there for many did not go to school. Reformers wanted to start a school system funded by tax money. Horace Mann started the state board in Massachusetts.
Describe the Reform Movement for Women’s rights including the Seneca Falls Conference
Starting in 1820 with the North industrializing, women had new opportunities to work outside homes. The Seneca Fall Convention was organized by Elizabeth Stanton and adopted a Declaration of Sentiments on woman’s rights.
-Grimike's argument in support of women's rights was that the rights needed to be examined to be understood and asserted.
Reform Movement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the expansionist movement:
In 1820, Mexico claimed it’s independence from Spain, so Americans take it as an opportunity to take lands like Texas and California.
Describe Manifest Destiny and what people used it to justify:
Manifest Destiny was a term which meant Destined by God and people used it to take land, claiming it was Manifest Destiny that God wanted the US to own all of North America, so the US expanded west.
Describe the Temperance Movement:
The US expanded as well as crime, sickness, and poverty. Many of the problems attributed to alcohol. Temperance meant drinking in moderation which some pushed for even though others pushed for Prohibition.
Describe the Abolition Movement:
The Abolition Movement was a movement against slavery based of moral grounds.
Describe the Education Reform Movement:
There were no public schools in colonial times, there for many did not go to school. Reformers wanted to start a school system funded by tax money. Horace Mann started the state board in Massachusetts.
Describe the Reform Movement for Women’s rights including the Seneca Falls Conference
Starting in 1820 with the North industrializing, women had new opportunities to work outside homes. The Seneca Fall Convention was organized by Elizabeth Stanton and adopted a Declaration of Sentiments on woman’s rights.
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Bell Ringer
-The women work in the Lowell Mill for 12 and a half hours a day. I think it would have a positive effect on the young through developing self discipline.
Industrial Rev Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe advances in road construction:
Some states started turnpikes which were toll roads where toll was a way to pay for road improvements.
Describe advances in water transportation:
The invention of the steamboat sped up transportation in the water by powering paddles with steam.
Why is the Eerie Canal important?
It connected the Hudson River with Lake Erie and funneled goods through New York City making it an industrial center.
Describe advances in railroads:
Railroads began to appear in the US in the 1820’s. They were beneficial because their cost was less than of ships, moved faster than ships, and could carry more weight.
Describe advances in industry including Samuel Slater:
In 1793 Samuel Slater leaves England and builds the first water powered textile mill from memory. In 1813 after touring England, Francis Lowell opens a fully operational mill where the aspects of clothes were made.
Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Eli Whitney introduced interchangeable parts which allowed factories to use identical parts in place of another. Sam more invented the electric telegraph which allowed long distance communication.
Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
Because the cotton gin increased profit cotton, and increased production, which increased the need of slaves to pick the cotton.
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1. missionary
a. someone sent from a church to do educational or hospital work.
2. viceroy
a. someone elected to rule a nation.
3. Northwest Passage
a. A ship route going through the arctic coast which joins the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
4. Samuel De Champlain
a. The French navigator who found Quebec city
5. charter
a. a document laying out someone’s conditions which they’re organized and their rights.
6. joint stock company
a. association between individuals in business with transferable shares of stock.
7. Powhatan
a. Indian confederacy based in Virginia.
8. House of Burgess
a. An elected lower house which is part of the legislative branch.
9. Royal Colony
a. A colony ruled by officials elected by and responsible for maintaining power of the parent state.
-The women work in the Lowell Mill for 12 and a half hours a day. I think it would have a positive effect on the young through developing self discipline.
Industrial Rev Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe advances in road construction:
Some states started turnpikes which were toll roads where toll was a way to pay for road improvements.
Describe advances in water transportation:
The invention of the steamboat sped up transportation in the water by powering paddles with steam.
Why is the Eerie Canal important?
It connected the Hudson River with Lake Erie and funneled goods through New York City making it an industrial center.
Describe advances in railroads:
Railroads began to appear in the US in the 1820’s. They were beneficial because their cost was less than of ships, moved faster than ships, and could carry more weight.
Describe advances in industry including Samuel Slater:
In 1793 Samuel Slater leaves England and builds the first water powered textile mill from memory. In 1813 after touring England, Francis Lowell opens a fully operational mill where the aspects of clothes were made.
Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Eli Whitney introduced interchangeable parts which allowed factories to use identical parts in place of another. Sam more invented the electric telegraph which allowed long distance communication.
Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
Because the cotton gin increased profit cotton, and increased production, which increased the need of slaves to pick the cotton.
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1. missionary
a. someone sent from a church to do educational or hospital work.
2. viceroy
a. someone elected to rule a nation.
3. Northwest Passage
a. A ship route going through the arctic coast which joins the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
4. Samuel De Champlain
a. The French navigator who found Quebec city
5. charter
a. a document laying out someone’s conditions which they’re organized and their rights.
6. joint stock company
a. association between individuals in business with transferable shares of stock.
7. Powhatan
a. Indian confederacy based in Virginia.
8. House of Burgess
a. An elected lower house which is part of the legislative branch.
9. Royal Colony
a. A colony ruled by officials elected by and responsible for maintaining power of the parent state.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
War of 1812 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French?
The US participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in the West Indies, taking them to the US, and then shipping them to France to circumvent the British shipping restrictions, the British were also taking American sailors and forcing them to work in the British Navy.
Impressments-
Many thought impressments insulted the US, and threatened the economy. After the British attack an American warship, many called for action.
What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US?
Jefferson persuaded congress to declare an embargo or suspending of trade by ordering ships to stay in port. It did not work because the British found alternative trading partners.
Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war:
War Hawks denounced impressments of US sailors and British support of Indians. They also pushed for war with Great Britain and invasion of Canada.
What does Madison ask Congress to do?
Madison urges congress to declare war on Great Britain, and Congress follows through in June of 1812.
Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812:
The US invaded in 1812 and 1913 many times but were turned away due to their lack of training.
Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian:
The US Navy performed well capturing several British ships and defeated the Indians within their own territory.
What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends?
Thousands of British troops became free to fight in North America, took offensive in Maine, New York, Maryland, and New Orleans.
Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner:
Britain suffered defeat in Baltimore where Francis Scott Keys wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
What battle makes Jackson a hero?
New Orleans.
Exit Ticket
School, Shirt, iPod, Computer
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French?
The US participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in the West Indies, taking them to the US, and then shipping them to France to circumvent the British shipping restrictions, the British were also taking American sailors and forcing them to work in the British Navy.
Impressments-
Many thought impressments insulted the US, and threatened the economy. After the British attack an American warship, many called for action.
What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US?
Jefferson persuaded congress to declare an embargo or suspending of trade by ordering ships to stay in port. It did not work because the British found alternative trading partners.
Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war:
War Hawks denounced impressments of US sailors and British support of Indians. They also pushed for war with Great Britain and invasion of Canada.
What does Madison ask Congress to do?
Madison urges congress to declare war on Great Britain, and Congress follows through in June of 1812.
Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812:
The US invaded in 1812 and 1913 many times but were turned away due to their lack of training.
Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian:
The US Navy performed well capturing several British ships and defeated the Indians within their own territory.
What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends?
Thousands of British troops became free to fight in North America, took offensive in Maine, New York, Maryland, and New Orleans.
Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner:
Britain suffered defeat in Baltimore where Francis Scott Keys wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
What battle makes Jackson a hero?
New Orleans.
Exit Ticket
School, Shirt, iPod, Computer
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
Bell Ringer
1. The map and images reflect Jefferson's belief that the expedition was a "Corps of Discovery"
because they found species never seen before, encountered different customs, and new lands.
2. The expedition's charge to learn from the Native Americans conflict with the U.S. policy
toward Native Americans in general because the Indians were not even viewed as American
citizens.
Territorial Expansion Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Northwest Ordinance:
The Northwest Ordinance provides government for Western territories based from Jefferson’s ideals, a territory would have a government, secretary, and three judges, when a territory would have 5,000 people, they would have an elected assembly, 60,000 could request statehood equal to the other 13.
Describe Jefferson’s plan to expand the US:
Jefferson wanted to expand to the Pacific Ocean, and they believed the Spanish would be easy to conquer but Napoleon of France took over and threatened to block New Orleans.
Describe the Louisiana Purchase:
Jefferson reasons with Napoleon and completes the Louisiana Purchase including New Orleans.
Describe the Lewis and Clark Expedition:
Describe the Monroe Doctrine:
1. The map and images reflect Jefferson's belief that the expedition was a "Corps of Discovery"
because they found species never seen before, encountered different customs, and new lands.
2. The expedition's charge to learn from the Native Americans conflict with the U.S. policy
toward Native Americans in general because the Indians were not even viewed as American
citizens.
Territorial Expansion Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Northwest Ordinance:
The Northwest Ordinance provides government for Western territories based from Jefferson’s ideals, a territory would have a government, secretary, and three judges, when a territory would have 5,000 people, they would have an elected assembly, 60,000 could request statehood equal to the other 13.
Describe Jefferson’s plan to expand the US:
Jefferson wanted to expand to the Pacific Ocean, and they believed the Spanish would be easy to conquer but Napoleon of France took over and threatened to block New Orleans.
Describe the Louisiana Purchase:
Jefferson reasons with Napoleon and completes the Louisiana Purchase including New Orleans.
Describe the Lewis and Clark Expedition:
Describe the Monroe Doctrine:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
Legislative
-The House of Representatives:
-The length of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years
-25 years of age must be attained to hold office in the House of Representatives
-The House of Representatives can propose tax laws
-The House of Representatives holds the sole power of impeachment
-Senate
-The length of office for a member of the Senae is 6 years
-30 years of age must be attained to hold office inthe Senate
-The Senate approves appointments
-The Senate approves all treaties
-The Senate holds the power to try impeachment
-Both together
-Congress holds the power to make laws
-Congress holds the power to declare war
-The Senate can override presidential vetoes with 2/3 votes
-Congress can propose amendments tot he U.S. constitution
Executive
-President, Vice President, Cabinent
-The term of office for presidency is 4 years
-The House of Representatives:
-The length of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years
-25 years of age must be attained to hold office in the House of Representatives
-The House of Representatives can propose tax laws
-The House of Representatives holds the sole power of impeachment
-Senate
-The length of office for a member of the Senae is 6 years
-30 years of age must be attained to hold office inthe Senate
-The Senate approves appointments
-The Senate approves all treaties
-The Senate holds the power to try impeachment
-Both together
-Congress holds the power to make laws
-Congress holds the power to declare war
-The Senate can override presidential vetoes with 2/3 votes
-Congress can propose amendments tot he U.S. constitution
Executive
-President, Vice President, Cabinent
-The term of office for presidency is 4 years
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