Legislative Branch
What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms
What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?
For how long can a Supreme Court justice serve?
For life
What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill?
Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in each house.
Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?
Congress or state legislatures have the power to propose amendments to the Constitution
How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
25
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials?
The President
What are the two main sets of federal courts that have been authorized by Congress?
The two main sets of federal courts authorized by Congress are district courts and appellate courts.
Who must approve the president’s appointments for ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials?
The Senate must approve the president’s appointments for ambassadors, judges, and other U.S. officials
Who approves amendments to the Constitution?
. Three-fourths of state legislatures (or three-fourths of special state conventions) approve an amendment
How old must a person be to be elected to the Senate?
30
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces?
The President
Does a state or a federal court try cases dealing with disputes between states?
Federal courts try cases involving disputes between states.
Who must approve a treaty made with a foreign country?
The Senate must approve a treaty made with a foreign country.
Which amendment made slavery illegal?
The Thirteenth Amendment made slavery illegal.
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
The House of Representatives has the power to propose a tax law
What is the citizenship requirement to run for president?
Natural Born Citizen
An ambassador is the highest-ranking U.S. official who represents the United States in a foreign country. Which court hears cases dealing with ambassadors?
The Supreme Court hears cases dealing with ambassadors.
Which branch has the power to decide whether laws are constitutional?
The judicial branch has the power to decide whether laws are constitutional.
Which amendment gives 18-year-olds the right to vote?
The Twenty-sixth Amendment gives 18-year-olds the right to vote.
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war.
Who has the power to print and coin money?
Congress has the power to print and coin money.
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce?
Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce.
What does the full faith and credit clause do?
The full faith and credit clause requires states to accept other states’ laws and decisions.