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What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives? | Members will be elected every two years. |
How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives? | |
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue(taxes)? | The House shall have the power to raise revenue |
Who has the sole power of impeachment? | The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment |
What is the length of term of office for members of the U.S. Senate? | New senate members will be elected every 6 years. |
How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. Senate? | A person shall be 30 years of age to be elected to the senate. |
Who must approve people like ambassadors, judges and cabinet members that the president appoints to government positions? | He shall nominate and with the advice and consent of the senate appoint ambassadors. |
Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries? | The senate has the power to approve treaties provided that 2/3rds of the senate concurs. |
Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments? | The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. |
Who has legislative law making powers? | All legislative powers are vested in congress |
Who has the power to declare war? | Congress as the power to declare war |
What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill? | The bill can be reconsidered by both houses and passed with a 2/3 vote in one house and then sent to the other house for a 2/3 vote for passing. |
Who has the power to propose amendments to the constitution of the U.S.? | The Congress whenever 2/3rds of both houses deem it necessary shall propose amendments. |
What is the length of a term of office for the President of the U.S.? | The president shall hold his office for no more than 4 years during a term. |
How old must one be to be elected President? | A must reach the age of 35 |
Who has the power to approve or veto laws? | The President has the power to pass or veto after the bill has been passed in each house. |
Who has the power to make treaties with foreign governments? | The president with the advice and consent of the government shall have the power to make treaties. |
Who has the power to nominate judges to the supreme court? | The president shall nominate judges with the advice and consent of the senate |
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, judges, or other officers of the government? | The president shall nominate and with the advice and consent of the senate appoint ambassadors. |
Who is commander in chief? | The President shall be commander in chief |
What is the length of term of office for the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court? | Justices are appointed for life. |
Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States? | Judicial power shall extend to all cases arising under the constitution including treaties. |
Who has the power to settle disputes involving the U.S.? | Judicial power shall extend to all cases arising under the constitution including controversies to which the U.S. is a party |
Who has the power to settle disputes between different states? | Judicial power shall extend to all cases arising under the constitution including arguments between two or more states |
Who presides over impeachment trial of the President of the U.S.? | The supreme court justice shall preside over impeachment trial. |