The Constitution – Flashcards
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What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
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The length of a term of office for members of the House of Representatives is two years.
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How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
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One must be 25 years old to be elected to the House of Representatives (7 years citizen).
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Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
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The House of Representatives has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law).
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Who has the sole power of impeachment (voting to remove someone from office)?
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The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment (removing from office).
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What is the length of term of office for members of the United States Senate?
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The length of a term of office for members of the Senate is six years.
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How old must one be to be elected to the United States Senate?
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One must be 30 years old to be elected to the Senate (9 years citizen).
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Who must approve people - like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members - that the president appoints to government positions?
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The Senate must approve ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members that the President appoints to government positions.
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Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?
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The Senate must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries.
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Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments?
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The Senate has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments.
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Who has legislative (law-making) powers?
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The Congress (both House of Representatives and Senate) has legislative (law-making) powers.
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Who has the power to declare war?
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The Congress (both House of Representatives and Senate) has the power to declare war.
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What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?
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The legislative branch can override a presidential veto of a bill with a two-thirds vote.
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Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States?
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The Congress with two-thirds vote can propose amendments to the Constitution.
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What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?
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The length of a term of office for the President is four years.
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How old must one be to be elected president of the United States?
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One must be 35 years old to be elected President (14 yrs resident/native born).
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Who has the power to approve or veto laws?
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The President has the power to approve or veto laws.
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Who has the power to make treaties with foreign governments?
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The President has the power to make treaties with foreign countries.
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Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?
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The President has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court.
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Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, judges, or other officers of the United States - such as members of the Cabinet?
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The President has the power to nominate ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members.
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Who is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces?
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The President is the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces.
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What is the length of term for the Justices of the United States Supreme Court?
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The length of a term of office for the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States is life with good behavior.
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Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States?
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The Judicial Branch has the power to review all laws and treaties of the U.S.
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Who has the power to settle disputes involving the United States?
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The Judicial Branch has the power to settle disputes involving the United States.
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Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
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The Judicial Branch has the power to settle disputes between different states.
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Who presides over any impeachment trial of the president of the United States?
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The Chief Justice presides over any impeachment of the President of the U.S.
