U.S. Constitution Flashcard

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Qualifications for becoming a member of the House of Representatives: Must be ___ years old.

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25

Answer explanation

To become a member of the House of Representatives, one must be at least 25 years old. This age requirement ensures that members have a certain level of maturity and life experience.

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Only Congress can make ___ (laws, decisions, policies, regulations).

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laws

Answer explanation

Only Congress has the constitutional authority to make laws, which are formal rules that govern society. While Congress can influence decisions, policies, and regulations, the exclusive power to create laws rests with them.

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How many members are there in the Senate?

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100

Answer explanation

The United States Senate is composed of 100 members, with each state represented by two senators. Therefore, the correct answer is 100.

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If a President doesn’t like a bill he may refuse to sign it for 10 days, and if Congress adjourns in that time, the bill is dead-- it's called a ____ veto.

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pocket

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'pocket' veto. This occurs when the President does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns, causing the bill to die without a formal veto.

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Powers Granted to Congress: Only Congress can declare ____.

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war

Answer explanation

Only Congress has the authority to declare war, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This power ensures that the decision to engage in military conflict is made by elected representatives, rather than the executive branch.

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Powers Granted to Congress: They can ____ money.

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coin

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'coin' because Congress has the power to coin money, as stated in the U.S. Constitution. While they can also print, borrow, and lend money, the specific power granted is to coin.

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Powers forbidden to Congress: There can be no ____ laws (can’t make an act a crime after the act has already been committed). Options: ex post facto, ex ante, pro forma, de facto

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ex post facto

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'ex post facto' laws, which are prohibited as they would make an act a crime after it has already been committed, violating the principle of legal fairness.

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Qualifications to become the President: Must be at least ________ years old.

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35

Answer explanation

To become President, one must be at least 35 years old, as stated in the U.S. Constitution. This age requirement ensures that candidates have sufficient maturity and experience for the role.

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There are three qualifications to become the President: Must be a ________ citizen of the United States.

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natural

Answer explanation

To become President, one must be a natural citizen of the United States, meaning they were born a citizen or have acquired citizenship at birth. The other options do not meet this constitutional requirement.

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One group of people the President appoints and can fire, is the ________ heads.

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Cabinet

Answer explanation

The President appoints and can fire the Cabinet heads, who are the key officials in charge of various departments. Unlike the Senate, Supreme Court, and House of Representatives, the Cabinet is directly under the President's authority.