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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
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