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| What are the qualifications for a person to become a member of the House of Representatives? |
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| 25 years of age; Must be seven years a citizen of the U.S.; Must reside in the state in which he shall be chosen |
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| How long is the term of office for a member of the House? |
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| What is the maximum term limit for a Senator or a member of the House? |
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TRICK QUESTION
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There IS no term limit for a Senator or member of the House! |
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| How many members are there in the House? |
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| What are the qualifications for one to become a Senator? |
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30 years of age;
Nine years a citizen of the U.S.;
Must reside in the state for which he shall be chosen; |
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| How long is the term of office for Senators? |
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| How many Senators are there in the Senate? |
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| What are the qualifications for a person to be elected President of the U.S.? |
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Natural-born citizen;
35 years of age;
14 years a resident of the U.S.;
HE ALSO MUST BE ELECTED LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL |
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What are the qualifications for a person to be elected Vice-President of the U.S.?
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Natural-born citizen;
35 years of age;
14 years a resident of the U.S.
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| How long is the President's term of office? |
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| How many terms may a President serve? |
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| How many total years may a person be President? |
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| How many Justices are there on the Supreme Court? |
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| How long is a Justice of the Supreme Court's term of office? |
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| Life [Unless impeached, or resigned] |
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| Which chamber of Congress must confirm Presidential appointments? |
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| In which chamber of Congress must 'money' bills originate? |
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| The President has the power to negotiate treaties. Before a treaty can become a law, which chamber of Congress must approve it? |
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What are the three types of Federal courts?
BONUS
Which of those courts may NOT be abolished? |
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District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court;
Bonus Answer:
SUPREME COURT!
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| In the Constitution [Article 4, Section 3, Clause 1] what restrictions are placed on the admission of states? |
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The new state can't be:
...Inside of an existing state
...Part of an existing state
or
...A combination of two existing states
[Although Congress can override these restrictions] |
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| What constitutes the 'Supreme Law of the Land?' |
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| The Constitution; Laws passed by Congress; and all treaties ratified |
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The power of a president or official to reject a bill |
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| Confirm formally to make official |
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| Define 'Implied Congressional Powers' |
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| Powers of Congress that AREN'T directly stated in the Constitution |
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| A clause that allows Congress to pass laws in order to maintain power |
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| Define 'Expressed Congressional Powers' |
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Powers of Congress that ARE directly stated in the Constitution
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| To accuse a public official of wrong conduct during office before a competent tribunal |
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| Describe the impeachment process |
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http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/impeachment.htm
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WOAH! A THREE-PART QUESTION!!!
a) Article 1 of the Constitution describes what branch?
b) What Section of Article 1 does it state the powers of that branch?
c) Name five of those powers |
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a) Legislative Branch
b) Section 8
c) To collect and lay taxes, duties, and imposts; to coin money; to provide for the national defense; to establish Post Offices; and to declare war etc. |
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Section 9 of Article 1 lists powers that are _________ to the federal government.
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What couldn't the federal government do? [name three]
[Hint: taxes, slaves, nobility] |
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| Congress couldn't ban the importation of slaves until 1808; No taxes would be placed on exports; No title of nobility would be granted by the U.S.; |
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