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Constitution Q&A's
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S House of Representatives? | 2 Years |
| How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the senate? | 25 years H.O.R 30 years Senate |
| Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue(A tax law)? | The House of Representatives |
| What is the length of a term of office for members of the United States senate? | 6 Years |
| Who has the power to declare war? | Congress |
| How many members of the Senate and House are there? Also how many members are there in Congress? | 100 Senate 435 H.O.R 535 Congress |
| What is the length of a term of office for the president of the U.S? | 4 Years |
| How old must a person be to hold the office of President of the U.S? | 35 Years |
| Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries? | The President |
| Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the U.S., such as cabinet members? | The President |
| Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces? | The President |
| Who has the sole power to try(bring to trial) all impeachments? | The Senate |
| What is the length of the term of office for the U.S. Supreme Court? | A life term |
| Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws of the U.S.? | Judicial Branch {Federal Courts} |
| Who as he power to settle disputes between different states? | Judicial Branch {Federal Courts} |
| How many members of the Supreme Court are there? | 9 members |
| What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes the bill? | They can override the president's veto. |
| Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the U.S.? | The Legislative |
| Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors the president appoints? | The Legislative |
| Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries? | The Legislative |
| Who has the power to veto laws? | The President |
| What branch of government can check the power of the judiciary by impeaching a judge? | The Legislative |
| Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution? | Congress and/or a national convention called by Congress; 2/3 states |
| Who approves amendments to the Constitution? | 3/4 of the states |
| How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? | 27 amendments |
| Which amendment gave women the right to vote? Which gave ALL men the right to vote? Which changed the voting age to 18? | Women right to vote: 19th Amendment ALL men:15th Amendment 18 and over: 26th Amendment |
| Who has the power to print and coin money? | Congress {national government} |
| What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"? How does if affect what states can do? | The Constitution is our most powerful law; state laws have to along with the constitution. |
| Why do states need to be concerned about laws passed in other states? | A law in one state has to be respected in other states {aka full faith and credit |
| Who decides when the Electoral College cast it's vote for president? | Congress |
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