Final Legal Exam Flashcards
Who has the power to print money
Congress
Who maintains control over the postal system
Congress
How long is a term for members in the house is representatives
2 years
What is judicial review
Reviews laws and executive actions
Who approves amendments to the constitution
3/4 of states
How old must you be in order to be elected to the senate
30 years old
If elected senate to the senate, how long will your term be
6 years
What is the minimum age required to be president
35 years old
What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill
2/3 vote in both houses
How many representatives are there in congress total
535
Who has the power to veto laws
The president
Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States
Supreme Court
If elected president how long will your term be
4 years
Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors appointed by the president
Senate
Any law involving taxes must start in which side of congress
House of Representatives
Who must approve all treaties and foreign countries
Senate
What branch of government can check the power of the judiciary by exercising the power of impeachment
Legislative branch
How long is the term of office for justices on the Supreme Court
As long as you want to- or live
How many members are on the Supreme Court
9 members
A state receives 1 representative in the House of Representatives for every ___________________people it has in its state
30,000
What is the minimum age to be in the House of Representatives
25 years old
Who can declare war
Congress
