American Government: Constitution Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for candidates for the office of President?
must be a male,
must be at least 35 years of age,
must be a native-born citizen of the US

Back

must be a male

Front

Congress has the power to: confer titles of nobility on famous Americans, pass bills of attainder, make laws

Back

make laws

Front

How many members serve in the House of Representatives and Senate?

Back

535

Front

Which of the following serves a six-year term of office? US Senator, US President, US Supreme Court Justice

Back

US Senator

Front

All of the following statements about the executive branch are true, except:
it passes laws,
it has the ability to veto laws unless overridden by Congress,
it is in charge of the military

Back

it passes laws

Front

How many justices currently serve on the US Supreme Court?

Back

nine

Front

Which of the following enforces the laws? Legislative Branch, Executive branch, Judicial Branch

Back

Executive branch

Front

The main responsibility of the judicial branch of the national government as stated in the US Constitution is to:

Back

interpret laws

Front

When the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, it is using its power of:

Back

judicial review

Front

In which clause of the Constitution would you find the powers that allow Congress to restrict certain Civil Liberties due to the threat of terrorism following the 9/11 attacks?

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elastic clause