The US Constitution {25 Questions}
The Congress
Who has legislative (law-making) powers?
The Congress
Who has the power to declare war?
2 years
What is the length of term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
The President
Who has the power to approve or veto laws?
Must be 30 and be a U.S citizen for 9 years
How old must one be to be elected into the Senate?
Must be 35, born in U.S, and 14 year resident
How old must one be to be elected president?
Must be 25 and be a U.S citizen for 7 years.
How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
Can override the veto with a 2/3 vote
What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?
6 years
What is the length of term of office for members of the U.S. Senate?
They serve for life
What is the length of term of office for the Justice of the Supreme Court?
4 years
What is the length of term of office for the president?
The President
Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries?
The President
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers- such as members of the cabinet?
The President
Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?
The House of Representatives
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue ( a tax law) ?
The Congress can with a 2/3 vote
Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the U.S?
The Supreme Court
Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the U.S and can declare laws unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
The Supreme Court
Who has the power to settle disputes involving U.S.?
The House of Representatives
Who has the sole power of impeachment (removing someone from office)?
The Senate
Who has to sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments?
The President
Who is the commander-in-chief of U.S Military forces?
The Senate
Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?
The Senate
Who must approve people- like ambassadors, judges, or cabinet members- that the president appoints to government positions?
The Chief Justice
Who presides any impeachment trial of the president?
