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Constitution Test Flashcards

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1
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What are the names of the groups of Congress?

A

House of Representatives, Senate

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2
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Who can introduce a bill that raises taxes?

A

House of Representatives

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3
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Which group can approve presidential appointments, treaties, etc?

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Senate

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4
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Age qualification to run as a Representative

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25 years old

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5
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Citizenship qualification to run as a Representative

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7 years

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6
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Residence qualification to run as a Representative

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Must live in the state of representation

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7
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Age qualification to run as a Senator

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30 years old

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8
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Citizenship qualification to run as a Senator

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9 years

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9
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Residence qualification to run as a Senator

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Must live in the state of representation

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10
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Age qualification to run for President

A

35 years old

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11
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Citizenship qualification to run for President

A

Natural born citizen

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12
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Residence qualification to run for President

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Must live in the US for 14 continuous years

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13
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For a bill to pass through Congress, it needs ___%?

A

50% +1 vote (Simple majority)

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14
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Congress needs ___% to override a Presidential veto

A

66% (2/3)

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15
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Who is in charge of the Legislative branch?

A

House of Representatives and Senate

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16
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Who is in charge of the Executive branch?

A

President

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17
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Who is in charge of the Judicial branch?

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Supreme court

18
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Article 1 of the Constitution refers to which branch?

A

Legislative

19
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Article 2 of the Constitution refers to which branch?

A

Executive

20
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Article 3 of the Constitution refers to which branch?

A

Judicial

21
Q

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

A

270

22
Q

What is the smallest number of states needed to win the presidential election?

A

11

23
Q

What is the term length of the President?

A

4 years

24
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What is the term length of a Representative?

A

2 years

25
Q

What is the term length of a Senator?

A

6 years

26
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What is the maximum number of terms the President can serve?

A

2

27
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What is the maximum number of terms a Representative can serve?

A

Unlimited

28
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What is the maximum number of terms a Senator can serve?

A

Unlimited

29
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What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives?

A

Speaker of the House

30
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What is the name of the person in charge of the House of Representatives?

A

Paul Ryan

31
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What is the title of the person in charge of the Senate?

A

President Pro Tempore

32
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What is the title of the alternate person in charge of the Senate?

A

Vice President

33
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What is the name of the person in charge of the Senate?

A

Orrin Hatch

34
Q

Who votes to impeach the President?

A

House of Representatives

35
Q

If the President is impeached, are they immediately removed from office?

A

No

36
Q

Which Presidents have been impeached?

A

Andrew Johnson & Bill Clinton

37
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Who can declare war?

A

House of Representatives

38
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Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?

A

the President

39
Q

How many Supreme Court Justices are there (supposed to be)?

A

9

40
Q

How long to Supreme Court Justices serve?

A

Life

41
Q

Currently, ___ is the President

A

Donald Trump

42
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Currently, ___ is the Vice President

A

Mike Pence

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