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House of Representatives
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Two full terms.
What is How many FULL terms of office may a president serve?
100
18th Amendment
What constitutional amendment was the only one to be repealed?
100
Bills concerning revenue raising.
What types of bills does the House of Representatives have exclusive authority to write?
100
Every six years
How often must U.S. Senators run for re-election?
100
A veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress.
What is permitted by the Constitution if the president vetoes a bill?
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Four years
How long is the president's term of office?
200
Freedom of privacy
What is not a right protected by the First Amendment?
200
This number is based on the state's population.
How many representatives does each state have in the U.S. House of Representatives?
200
Two senators
How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?
200
Legislative
What branch of the U.S. government has the authority to declare war?
300
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
When is Presidential Election day?
300
5th Amendment
What constitutional amendment protects a person against having to testify against him or herself in a court of law?
300
Every two years
How often must U.S. Representatives run for re-election?
300
30 years old.
A person must be how old to be a senator?
300
2/3 portion of the vote
What portion of the vote is needed in Congress to propose a Constitutional amendment?
400
To declare war.
What is not a power granted to the president by the Constitution?
400
The first ten amendments
What amendments to the constitution are known as the Bill of Rights?
400
Filibuster
Senators may use this senatorial power to stall a bill.
400
A number equal to the state's combined members in the U.S. Congress.
How many electoral college votes does each state have?
500
35 years of age
What is the minimum age required to be elected U.S. president?
500
Twenty seven (27)
What is the current number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
500
Checks and balances.
The power of one branch is controlled by the power of another branch of government is called?
500
Separation of powers
The powers of the government should be divided between 3 different branches is called?