US HISTORY: Constituition quiz

Legislative Role

Involves making laws and is primarily carried out by Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Executive Role

Responsible for enforcing laws and is led by the President, along with the Vice President and the Cabinet.

Judicial Role

Interprets and reviews laws, carried out by the Supreme and Federal Courts.

Judicial Branch Justices' Term

Justices serve for life, unless they resign, retire, or are removed.

House of Representatives' Term Length

Members serve a 2-year term.

Minimum Age to Be a Member of the House

A member must be at least 25 years old.

Minimum Age to Be President

A President must be at least 35 years old.

President's Term Length

The President serves a 4-year term.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement for Presidency

Must be a native-born citizen and a resident in the U.S. for 14 consecutive years.

Congressional Power over Tax Laws

Congress can propose tax laws and revenue measures.

House of Representatives' Impeachment Power

Has the power to impeach the President.

Chief Justice in Impeachment Process

The Chief Justice presides over the impeachment trial of the President.

Composition of the Senate

The Senate is composed of 100 members, with 2 senators from each state.

Significance of Checks and Balances

Ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

President's Power over Treaties

The President has the power to make treaties with foreign governments.

Judicial Review in U.S. Legal System

Allows the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Role of the Supreme Court in Disputes

Can settle disputes involving the U.S. and disputes between states.

Senators' Term Length

Senators serve a 6-year term.

President's Role in Supreme Court

The President nominates judges to the Supreme Court.

Concept of Checks and Balances

A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

Number of Justices on the Supreme Court

There are 9 Justices on the Supreme Court.

Age and Citizenship Requirements for U.S. Senator

Must be at least 30 years old and a citizen.

President's Role in Appointing Cabinet Members

The President appoints cabinet members such as the Secretary of State, Defense, Treasury, and Agriculture.

Highest Court in the United States

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

Function of the Court of Appeals

Reviews decisions made by lower courts.

Congressional Power over Presidential Appointments

Congress can approve presidential appointments.

President's Role as Commander-in-Chief

Serves as Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces.

Process for Ratifying Treaties

Must be ratified by Congress.

First Chief Justice of the United States

John Jay.

What happens after a President is impeached

The Senate can try the president after impeachment.

Current Chief Justice of the United States

John Roberts.

Requirement for Congress to Meet Together

Both houses of Congress must meet at least once per year.

Congressional Legislative Power

Can propose laws and bills.

Congressional Authority Concerning War

Can declare war and fund the military.

Overriding a Presidential Veto

Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote.

Total Number of Articles in the U.S. Constitution

There are a total of 7 articles.

Total Number of Amendments in the U.S. Constitution

There are a total of 27 amendments.

First 10 Amendments Known As

The Bill of Rights.

Supreme Law of the United States

The Constitution is the supreme law.