Amendments
The president needs to be how old to run for office?
35 years old
How many justices are in the supreme court?
9 justices
Which amendment gave the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
How old do you have to be to run for senator?
25 years old
How long is the presidents term?
4 years
How long are the terms of a justice?
Life long
Which amendment made sure there were no necessary searches and seizures without a search warrant?
4th amendment
How members per state are in the senate?
2
Can the president be born outside of the U.S.?
The supreme court gives a majority opinion and what other kind of opinion when it makes its final statement?
Dissenting opinion
Which amendment included double jeopardy in it?
5th amendment
The senate and house of reps can override the presidents veto by how much of a majority vote?
2/3
How long does the president need to live in the U.S. before he runs for president?
14 years
Who appoints justices?
the president
Which amendment ensured there was no cruel or unusual punishment?
8th amendment
In what way can the senate and house keep a check on the president? What do they have the power to do?
Impeach
Name at least 3 powers the president has.
Commander in chief of the military, make treaties, appoint supreme court justices, veto bills,/laws, appoint the cabinet members, sign executive orders.
What do justices have the power to do which is unique to them and keeps the other branches in check?
Override current laws and orders
Which amendment guaranteed the right to a fair trial and to appoint witnesses?
6th amendment
Name at least 3 powers congress has.
collect taxes, borrow money, declare war, raise armies and navies, establish immigration laws, raise militias against insurrection, promote science, etc.