AP Gov Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Fall 2024

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How often are Representatives to be elected?

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Every two years

Answer explanation

Representatives in the U.S. House are elected every two years, ensuring they remain accountable to their constituents and can respond to changing public needs and opinions.

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How old does someone have to be to be a senator?

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30 years old

Answer explanation

To be a senator in the United States, one must be at least 30 years old, as specified in the Constitution. Therefore, the correct answer is 30 years old.

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What is the only penalty that can be imposed on someone who has been impeached?

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Removal from office and disqualification from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States

Answer explanation

The only penalty for impeachment is removal from office and disqualification from holding any future office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States, as specified in the Constitution.

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What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto?

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2/3

Answer explanation

To override a presidential veto, a 2/3 majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required. Therefore, the correct answer is 2/3.

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In Section 8, the Constitution lists or enumerates the powers of Congress. Which of the following is NOT one of them? To borrow money on the credit of the United States, To grant titles of nobility, To establish post offices and post roads, To lay and collect taxes, To regulate commerce with foreign nations

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To grant titles of nobility

Answer explanation

The Constitution enumerates Congress's powers, including borrowing money, establishing post offices, collecting taxes, and regulating commerce. However, granting titles of nobility is explicitly prohibited.

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Which of the following are powers of the President? Veto legislation, appoint federal judges, and grant pardons; Declare war, levy taxes, and regulate commerce; Create laws, interpret laws, and enforce laws; Manage state governments, control education, and oversee local police

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Veto legislation, appoint federal judges, and grant pardons

Answer explanation

The President has the power to veto legislation, appoint federal judges, and grant pardons. The other options include powers that belong to Congress or state governments, not the President.

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Name the body of Congress that must approve a treaty that a president (or Secretary of State) negotiated and the fraction of the vote they must approve it by.

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Senate by a two-thirds majority

Answer explanation

The Senate must approve a treaty negotiated by the president or Secretary of State with a two-thirds majority vote, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This ensures that treaties have broad support before being ratified.

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For what reasons can a president or other officers be impeached?

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Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors

Answer explanation

A president or other officers can be impeached for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The other options do not meet the constitutional criteria for impeachment.

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What must be necessary to convict someone of treason?

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Two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court

Answer explanation

To convict someone of treason, it is necessary to have either two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court, as these are the legal standards required for such a serious charge.

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What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to propose an amendment?

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2/3

Answer explanation

To propose an amendment to the Constitution, a two-thirds (2/3) majority in both houses of Congress is required. This ensures broad support for any changes to the foundational legal document.