Constitution Test Review Flashcards
How old must you be to join the House of Representatives?
25 years
Who settles disputes between states?
Judicial branch
How old must you be to be the President?
35 years
How old must you be to join the Senate?
30 years old
Judicial
Interprets laws
How old must you be to join the Supreme Court?
No official qualifications (Pres. Appoints/Senate approves)
How many years a citizen to join the House of Representatives?
7 years
How many years a citizen to join the Supreme Court?
No official qualifications (Pres. Appoints/Senate approves)
How many terms and what is the limit for House of Representatives?
2 year term, and no term limits
Executive
Enforces laws
How many years a citizen to run for President?
14 years
How many terms and what is the term limit when being President? What Amendment did this come from?
4 year term (2 term limit)- 22nd Amendment
Where do tax bills originate?
Legislative branch, House of Representatives
Legislative
Makes laws
Who approves bills/veto’s bills?
Executive branch
How long is the term for the Supreme Court?
Term is for life/until retirement
Who settles disputes involving the U.S?
Judicial branch
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
Executive branch
Who impeaches federal officials?
Legislative branch, House of Representatives
How long is the term for the Senate? How many term limits?
6 years, no term limits
Who approves all Supreme Court members??
The Senate
Who can declare war/raise an army?
Congress
Who can appoint ambassadors and cabinet members?
Executive branch
Who interprets the laws?
Judicial branch (court of last resort)
