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. (Article I, Section 2)
What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?
The president serves a four-year term. (Article II, Section 1)
For how long can a Supreme Court justice serve?
Supreme Court justices can serve for life. (Article III, Section 1)
What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill?
Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in each house. (Article I, Section 7)
Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?
Congress or state legislatures have the power to propose amendments to the Constitution. (Article V)
How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives? To the Senate?
A person must be 25 to be elected to the House and 30 to be elected to the Senate. (Article I, Sections 2 and 3)
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials?
The president nominates ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials. (Article II, Section 2)
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. (Article III, Section 1)
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. (Article II, Section 2)
Who approves amendments to the Constitution?
Three-fourths of state legislatures (or three-fourths of special state conventions) approve an amendment. (Article V)
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. (Article I, Section 7)
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces?
The president is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces. (Article II, Section 2)
Does a state or a federal court try cases dealing with disputes between states?
Federal courts try cases involving disputes between states. (Article III, Section 2)
Who must approve a treaty made with a foreign country?
The Senate must approve a treaty made with a foreign country. (Article II, Section 2)
Which amendment made slavery illegal?
The Thirteenth Amendment made slavery illegal. (Thirteenth Amendment)
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war. (Article I, Section 8)
What is the citizenship requirement to run for president?
A person running for president must be a natural-born citizen. (Article II, Section 1)
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. (Article III, Section 2)
Which branch has the power to decide whether laws are constitutional?
The judicial branch has the power to decide whether laws are constitutional. (Article III, Section 2)
Which amendment gives 18-year-olds the right to vote?
The Twenty-sixth Amendment gives 18-year-olds the right to vote. (Twenty-sixth Amendment
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. (Article VI)
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause do?
. The full faith and credit clause requires states to accept other states’ laws and decisions. (Article IV, Section 1)
What was the GBCS school building before it was a school?
For 7th and 8th grade only: What is Ms. Colley's favorite animal?
Before it was a school GBCS was a bowling alley.
Answer: Ms. Colley's favorite animal is a Rhinoceros.
Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce?
Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce. (Article I, Section 8)
Who has the power to print and coin money?
Congress has the power to print and coin money. (Article 2, Section 8)