Bar Exam Questions 1-30
What courts review national laws or laws of the US?
Federal courts
Who reviews all laws and treaties?
Federal courts
What clause requires states to accept the legality of the laws of the other states?
Full faith and credit clause
How old must a person be to be elected HR? Senate?
House of Representative - At least 25 Senators - at least 30
Who has the power to declare war?
The Congress
What amendment ended slavery?
13th amendment
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
How many years does a house of representative member serve?
2 years
How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
27 amendments
What percentage of teh state legislatures must approve amendments?
3/4
How long is the presidents term?
4 Years
How long is the term for the US senator?
6 years
How many members of the US Supreme Court are there?
9 members
Where does a bill (proposal for new law) originate?
A bill originates in the House of Representatives
What article of the constitution can you find Legislative in?
Article 1
What article of the constitution can you find executive in?
Article 2
What article of the constitution can you find judicial in?
Article 3
What is the age requirement to become president?
At least 35 years
Who has the power to settle disputes between states?
The Federal Court
During an impeachment action, who tries the president?
The Senate
Who must approve ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?
The Senate
States can not pass laws that conflict with this "Supreme law of the land"
The constitution
Who has the power to veto laws?
The president
Who is the commander and chief?
The president
Who makes treaties?
The president
Who nominates ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the US?
The president
How many members are in the senate? HR? Congress?
There are 100 senates, 435 House of Representatives, and 535 total in Congress
Who controls the printing and coining of money?
Congress
Who has the power to propose amendments?
Congress and state legislatures
Who can override a veto?
Congress
How long does a Supreme Court justice serve?
Usually for life
