Bar Exam

What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?

Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms.

How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives? To the Senate?

A person must be 25 years to be elected to the House and 30 years old to be elected to the Senate.

Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?

All bills raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.

What is the length of a term of office for members of the United States Senate?

Senators serve six-year terms.

Who has the power to declare war?

Congress has the power to declare war.

How many members of the Senate and House are there? How many members of Congress?

The Senate has 100 members and the House has 435, so Congress has 535 members.

What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?

Presidents serve four-year terms.

How old must one be to hold the office of president of the United States?

The age requirement for the presidency is 35 years of age.

Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries?

The president makes treaties.

Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States, such as members of the cabinet?

The president nominates ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States.

Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces?

The president is the commander in chief.

Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments?

The Senate tries the president in an impeachment action.

What is the length of the term of office for justices of the United States Supreme Court?

Supreme Court justices serve for life.

Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws or laws of the United States?

The federal courts review national (federal) laws or laws of the United

States.

Who has the power to settle

disputes between different states?

The federal courts have the power to settle disputes between states.

How many members of the

Supreme Court are there?

There are nine members of the Supreme Court.

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

The legislative branch can override with a two-thirds vote.

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

States?

The federal courts review all laws and treaties.

Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions?

The Senate must approve ambassadors, judges and cabinet members.

Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?

The Senate must approve treaties made with foreign countries.

Who has the power to veto laws?

The president has the power to veto laws.

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

The legislative branch can impeach federal judges.

Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of

the United States?

Congress and state legislatures have the power to propose amendments.

Who approves amendments to the

Constitution?

Three fourths of state legislatures (or special conventions) must approve amendments.

How many amendments have been

made to the Constitution?

There are 27 amendments.

Which amendment gave women the

right to vote?

The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote.

Who has the power to print and coin money?

Congress controls the printing and coining of money.

What is the "supreme law of the land" and how does it affect what states can do?

The Constitution is the "supreme law of the land." States cannot pass laws that conflict with the Constitution.

Why do states need to be concerned about laws passed in other states?

The "full Faith and Credit" clause requires states to accept the legality of the laws of other states.

Who decides when the Electoral College casts its vote for president?

Congress organizes the Electoral College and decides when the vote will be cast.