social studies the constitution
includes the legislative, executive, judicial, checks and balances, amendment process, and the federal system questions. . .
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- Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions
- the congress
- Who has the power to make treaties with foreign countries
- the president and must be approved by the senatef
- Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue
- the House of Reps
- Why do states need to be concerned about laws passed in other states
- the have to be concerned because when people in a certain state passes into another states they need to know their rights and what they can and can't do
- What is the length of the term of office for justices of the US supreme court
- unlimited
- Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the US
- the congress
- What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill
- they can keep it with a two thirds vote
- Who approves amendments to the constitution
- the house of reps
- Who has the power to veto laws
- the executive branch
- Who must approve all treaties that are made with foreign countries
- the senate
- How old must a person be to be elected to the US House of reps and the senate
- house: 25 and the senate: 30
- How many members of the Senate and House are there? How many members of Congress
- senate: 100 congress: 435 house: 456
- what is the length of a term of office members of the US House of Reps
- two years
- What is the supreme law of the land and how does it affect what states can do
- this means that no other states can conflict with the constitution and it affects the states because they can't do certain things
- How old must one be to hold the office for the president of the US
- 35 years old
- Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws or laws of the US
- the federal government
- who has the power to declare war
- the president
- Who is commander in chief of the US military force
- the president
- Who has the power to propose amendments to the constitution of the US
- the congress
- Who has the power to settle disputes between different states
- the supreme court
- Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the US, such as members of the cabinet
- the president
- How many amendments have been made to the constitution
- 27 amendments
- Who decides when the Electoral College casts its vote for president
- the congress
- What is a term length of office for the president of the US
- 4 years
- What branch of government can check the power of the judiciary by exercising the power of impeachment
- the executive
- Who has the power to print and coin money
- the congress
- Which amendment gave the women the right to vote
- 19th amendment
- Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments
- the senate
- Now many member of the Supreme court are there
- there are nine
- What is the length of a term of office for members of the US senate
- 6 years