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US Constitution

Substitute Training Class

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The President is in charge of what branch of Government? The Executive
Who has the power to declare war? Congress
How is a vacancy in the House of Representatives filled? Special election in the State
What vote must occur to override a veto? A two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate
In most cases, the Supreme Court exercises... Appellate jurisdiction
What is the foundational basis for membership in the President's Cabinent? Presidential appointment
By what means has the U.S. Constitution been changed since its adoption? amendment, court decisions and presidential practice
How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed? two-thirds vote of each house of Congress or by a convention called by 2/3 of the State Legislature
What is considered the supreme law of the land? The Constitution
What amendment insures the right to citizenship? The 14th Amendment
What are five powers forbidden to the states? coining money, making treaties with foreign nations, declaring war,granting titles of nobility and passing ex-post facto laws
What branch of government interprets law?
What is the term of office for a Federal Judge? Life, unless they are removed for cause
What form of government is guaranteed the states by the Constitution? A republic
Each term of Congress convenes for this number of years two
What are Implied Powers? Powers that allow the making of laws necessary and proper not explicitly addressed in the Constitution
How old must one be to become President? 35
Who presides over the House of Representatives? The Speaker of the House
Who decides if a law is unconstitutional? The Supreme Court
Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces? The President
Who approves presidential nominations to official posts within the government? The Senate
What are three powers the U.S. Senate has that the U.S. House does not have? Conduct impeachment trials, ratify treaties and approve those nominated by the President to official posts within the government
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