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Final Legal Exam Flashcards

1
Q

Who has the power to print money

A

Congress

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2
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Who maintains control over the postal system

A

Congress

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3
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How long is a term for members in the house is representatives

A

2 years

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4
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What is judicial review

A

Reviews laws and executive actions

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5
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Who approves amendments to the constitution

A

3/4 of states

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6
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How old must you be in order to be elected to the senate

A

30 years old

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7
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If elected senate to the senate, how long will your term be

A

6 years

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8
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What is the minimum age required to be president

A

35 years old

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9
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What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill

A

2/3 vote in both houses

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10
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How many representatives are there in congress total

A

535

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11
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Who has the power to veto laws

A

The president

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12
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Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States

A

Supreme Court

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13
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If elected president how long will your term be

A

4 years

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14
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Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors appointed by the president

A

Senate

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15
Q

Any law involving taxes must start in which side of congress

A

House of Representatives

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16
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Who must approve all treaties and foreign countries

A

Senate

17
Q

What branch of government can check the power of the judiciary by exercising the power of impeachment

A

Legislative branch

18
Q

How long is the term of office for justices on the Supreme Court

A

As long as you want to- or live

19
Q

How many members are on the Supreme Court

A

9 members

20
Q

A state receives 1 representative in the House of Representatives for every ___________________people it has in its state

A

30,000

21
Q

What is the minimum age to be in the House of Representatives

A

25 years old

22
Q

Who can declare war

A

Congress

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