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Three Branches Tip S
Mr. TImm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How old does a U.S Representative must be to serve in office? | 25 years old |
| How long does a U.S Representative serve for? | 2-year term |
| How old does a U.S Senator must be to serve in office? | 30 years old |
| How long does a U.S Senator serve for? | 6-year term |
| What powers does Congress have? | Declare war and impose taxes |
| Where does the bill have to pass in order to become law? | House of Representatives then Senate, then the President |
| How can Congress override a veto by the President? | By passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate |
| Who is the commander-in-chief and leads armed forces? | The President |
| How long can a president serve a term for? | 4-year term |
| How often can a president serve a term? | Twice |
| Who can veto the bills sent by Congress | The President |
| How does the President influence the juridical branch? | By appointing federal judges |
| Who needs to approve a federal judge? | The President and majority of the Senate |
| Who can strike down a law if deemed unconstitutional? | The Supreme Court |
| Who can override a presidential veto | Congress |
| Who can declare executive action against the President? | The Supreme Court |
| How many votes does an amendment need in order to pass? | 2-3 of the House and Senate, and 3/4 of the States |
| Who is the one to propose amendments? | Congress |
| Why is an Amendment hard to pass? | Because it needs 2-3 vote of the House and Senate, which is hard. This is to protect the Constitution |
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