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Soc Studies Branch
Social Studies Branches
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the minimum age for a US President? | 35 |
| What is the length of a presidential term (in years)? | 4 |
| What is the number of terms a US president is allowed to serve? | 2 |
| What is the minimum age for the House of Representatives? | 25 |
| What is the number of terms a House Rep is allowed to serve? | No limit |
| What is the length of a US House Rep term (in years)? | 2 |
| What is the citizenship requirement for a US president? | Natural born citizen |
| What is the citizenship requirement for a US House Rep? | Must have citizenship |
| What is the citizenship requirement for a US Senator? | Can be an immigrant |
| What is the citizenship requirement for a member of the Supreme Court? | Must have citizenship |
| What is the length of a Supreme Court term m (in years)? | Lifetime |
| What is the minimum age for a Senator? | 30 |
| What is the minimum age for a Supreme Court Justice? | No minimum but have to be a judge. |
| What is the length of a US Senate term (in years)? | 6 |
| What is the number of terms a Supreme Court Justice is allowed to serve? | 1 |
| What is the number of terms a US Senator is allowed to serve? | No limit |
| Power to tax | Legislative |
| Declare laws unconstitutional | Judicial |
| Issue executive orders | Executive |
| Make laws | Legislative |
| Nominate Supreme Court Justices | Executive |
| Veto laws | Executive |
| Overturn presidential vetoes | Legislative |
| Deny presidential appointments | Legislative |
| Interpret the laws | Judicial |
| Commander- in-Chief of the US Military | Executive |
| Make treaties | Executive |
| Issue pardons | Executive |
| Impeach Supreme Court Justices | Legislative |
| Sign bills into law | Executive |
| Declare war | Legislative |
| Impeach the president | Legislative |
| Nominate ambassadors and cabinet members | Executive |
| Coin money | Legislative |
| Propose constitutional amendments | Legislative |
| Ratify treaties | Legislative |