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Ch. 9 Constitution

Ch. 9 Constitution Basic Questions

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What 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? 25 years old
How old must a person be to be elected to the Senate? 30 years old
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)? Legislative Branch/Congress (House of Representatives)
What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. Senate? 6 years
Who has the power to declare war? Congress
How many members of the Senate are there? 100
How many members of the House of Representatives are there? 435
How many members of Congress are there? 535
What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States? 4 years
How old must one be to hold the office of president of the United States? 35 years old
Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries? President
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the U.S. such as the members of the cabinet? President
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces? President
Who has the sole power to bring to trial all impeachments? Congress (Senate)
What is the length of the term of office for justices of the U.S. Supreme Court? life
Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws or laws of the U.S.? Federal Courts or Supreme Court
Who has the power to settle disputes between different states? FederalCourts or Supreme Court
How many members of the Supreme Court are there? Nine
What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill? Override veto with a 2/3 majority vote
Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States? Federal Courts or Supreme Court
Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions? Legislative Branch/Congress (Senate)
Who has the power to veto laws? President
What branch of government can check the power of the judiciary by exercising the power of impeachment? Legislative Branch
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? 27
Who has the power to print and coin money? Legislative Branch/Congress (House of Representatives)
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