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U.S Government- U.S ConstitutionTest / Final Exam- 106 Q’s and A’s
When was rhe constitution officially ratified? - -June 21, 1789.
-How many states were needed before the constitution could take effect? - -
9 states.
-What is the main reason for the preamble? - -Reasons for writing the
constitution.
-What are the three branches of government? - -Legislative, judicial,
executive branch.
-What makes up the legislative branch? - -Congress=power to make laws.
-What does the judicial branch include? - -Supreme Court, federal district
courts, appellate courts.
-What makes up the executive branch? - -President, Vice President, Cabinet,
White House officials.
-How is membership of the house of reps determined? - -Membership is
based on state population.
-How many senators are there from each state? - -2 from each state.
-What are the requirements to be elected to the house of reps? - -25 years
old, US citizen for 9 years, live in the district they represent.
-What are the requirements to be elected into the senate? - -30 years old,
US citizen for 9 years, live in the district they represent.
-How long is the term for house of reps? - -2 year term limit.
-How long is the term for the senate? - -6 year term limit.
-Who is the officer that presides over the house of reps? - -Speaker of the
house.
-What is the title for the head judge of the supreme courts? - -Chief Justice.
-Who is the head of the senate? - -Vice President.
, -Who of the officer that presides over the senate (second highest position in
the senate)? - -President pro-tempor.
-How long is the term of a Justice on the Supreme Court? - -They serve for
life.
-How long is the presidents term? - -4 years each term.
-How many terms can a person be president? - -2 term limit (4 yr each).
-What is the maximum number of years a person can be president? - -10
years.
-Which house has the power to bring impeachment charges? - -House of
reps.
-Which house has the power to try impeachment cases? - -Senate.
-Which house can propose a bill? - -House and senate. BOTH.
-According to the constitution, how often must congress meet? - -Once a
year.
-How does a supreme court justice of a federal judge get their position? - -
Appointed by the president.
-What is the main role of the legislative branch? - -Make laws.
-What is the main role of the executive branch? - -Execute laws.
-What is the main role of the judicial branch? - -Interpret laws.
-What are the expressed powers of congress? - -Tax, declare war, bring and
try impeachment cases, borrow $, regulars commerce, coin $.
-Which case did the Supreme Court use to expand their powers? - -Marburg
vs Madison.
-The case from the preceding question gave the Supreme Court which
power? - -Judicial review.
-What are the requirements to be a president? - -Natural born citizen, 35
years old, resident for 14 years.
-How long is a congressional session? - -1 year long.
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