AP GOV - test 10-4-24

TEST 10/04/2024

Elastic Clause

Necessary and proper clause that allows Congress to make laws required to carry out its enumerated powers.

Exclusive Power

Powers that are reserved solely for the president.

State of Union

Annual address delivered by the president to Congress in January outlining the administration's agenda.

Presidential Eligibility

Requirements to run for president include being 35 or older, a born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.

House Eligibility

Requirements for members of the House include being 25 or older and a U.S. citizen for 7 years.

Senate Eligibility

Requirements for members of the Senate include being 30 or older and a U.S. citizen for 9 years.

Slavery Abolished

Slavery was abolished in the U.S. in 1808.

Supreme Justice Tenure

Supreme Court justices serve for life as long as they maintain good behavior.

House Impeachment

The House does not impeach the Senate; this statement is false.

Vice President Power

The Vice President serves as the head of the Senate and can cast tie-breaking votes.

Treaty Making

The president has the exclusive power to make treaties, but the Senate must approve them.

Slavery Mentions

Slavery is mentioned 4 times in the Constitution.

Slavery Stated

The term "slavery" is stated 0 times in the Constitution.

Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.

Supreme Court Oversight

The Supreme Court has the power to oversee that laws passed by Congress are constitutional.

Congressional Power

Congress has the power to approve justice nominations to the Supreme Court.

Electoral College

A body of electors awarded to states based on their representation in Congress, responsible for selecting the president.

3/5 Compromise

A compromise that counted three-fifths of the slave population for representation and taxation purposes.

Voter Turnout

Only 2/3, or 66%, of eligible voters typically vote.

Bill Origin

Bills start in the House of Representatives.

Constitution Opening

The first three words in the Constitution are "We the People."

Executive branch over the legislative branch

Power to veto

Executive branch over the judicial branch

Power to nominate justice

Legislative branch over the executive branch

the power to try a president for impeachment

Legislative branch over judicial branch

the power to approve appointed judges

Judicial branch over executive branch

Justices cannot be fired by the president

Judicial branch over legislative

Power to declare a law unconstitutional

Who can declare War

Congress, the legislative branch