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Constitution Test
Question | Answer |
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What is the preamble's main purpose? | Provide an intro and lay out plans |
How is Congress chosen? | By The People |
Who are the people back home Congress represents? | Constituents |
How long is a House member's term? | 2 years long |
How many senators does each state have? | 2 |
How long is a Senator's term? | 6 years long |
What is a proposed law called? | A Bill |
Who must a bill be approved by (first)? | Both Houses (House of Representatives and Senate) |
What must happen to a bill that would make it a law? | It must be signed by the president |
How much of Congress is needed to override a president veto? | 2/3 |
How many terms can a president serve? | 2 |
What are the requirements to being president? | 35 years of age, born in the USA, and have lived in the USA for the past 14 years |
What can a president do to a bill he does not like? | Veto it |
How long is a president's term? | 4 years |
Who hears trials about people who have broken Federal (National) laws? | The Supreme Court |
What are the requirements for a new state? | It can't be "carved out" of another state |
How much of Congress needs to approve to an amendment? | 2/3 |
How many states need to approve a new amendment? | 3/4 |
How many amendments are there? | 27 |
What's the difference between a Federal law and a state law? | A Federal law is a law around the nation while a state law is a law that the state has control over (speed limit, fireworks, etc). |