Constitutional quiz
How long can a president serve?
2 terms (8 years)
How long is each term for the House, Senate, and President?
2 years, 6 years, 4 years
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote in both houses
What is the impeachment process?
A majority of the members of the House must vote for these charges in order to impeach the president. After the charges of misconduct are filed, the Senate has the power to try impeachment cases like a court. Two-thirds of the senators must vote for conviction.
How can the president stop a bill from becoming a law
A pocket veto occurs when the president takes no action and Congress has adjourned its session. In this case, the bill dies and does not become a law. The president may decide that the bill is unwise or unnecessary and veto the bill.
Who presides over presidential impeachment trials?
Chief Justice
Who has the power to tax?
Congress
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress (and the President I believe)
Which political party is for gay marriage?
Democratic
Which political party wants more gun control?
Democratic
In which house do all tax (revenue) bills originate?
House of Representatives
How does a bill become a law?
It must be approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the President, or if a presidential veto has been overridden, the bill becomes a law and is enforced by the government.
Which branch settles disputes between states?
Judicial
Which political party is anti-abortion
Republican
What political party is for more spending on social programs
Republicans
Which political party is against raising taxes?
Republicans
Which political party is against universal health care?
Republicans
Which political party is for more border control?
Republicans
Who has the power to try impeachments?
Senate
What does Article 1 deal with? 2? 3?
Sets up legislative branch (congress) , sets up executive branch, sets up judicial branch
How are judges, cabinet members, and Ambassadors appointed
The president nominates all 3 with the advice and consent of the Senate
how long can a member of the House serve? Senate?
There is no maximum length of service for either the House or Senate
What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?
at least 25 years old, been a united states citizen for the last 7 years, and be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they are representing
What are the requirements to be president?
must be 35 years of age, a resident "within the United States" for 14 years, and a "natural born Citizen,"
What are the requirements to be a member of the Senate?
must be at least 30 years of age, citizens of the United States for at least nine years, and residents of the states from which they are elected.
What are two ways to pass an amendment
two-thirds of both houses of Congress can vote to propose an amendment, or two-thirds of the state legislatures can ask Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments.