Constitutional Law TCI

Your uncle just celebrated his 30th birthday. Can he run for the House of Representatives?

• Yes

• No

A candidate you strongly support was just elected senator. How many years must pass until this candidate can be reelected?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Troops from a foreign country have invaded Oregon. Which branch of government has the power to declare war against this aggressor?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

The United States and another country recently agreed to a treaty on arms reductions. Who has the power to make such a treaty with a foreign country?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

The president appointed a new ambassador to Haiti. Who must approve this appointment before it can take effect?

• House of Rep

• Senate

• Courts

• President

A Supreme Court justice has announced her retirement. Who has the power to nominate a replacement?

• Member of the House

• Member of the Senate

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

• The President

The presidential candidate you favor has been called the “youngest per-son ever to run for president.” How old must this candidate be to qualify for the presidency?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

You are disappointed the morning after Election Day to discover that the new president was not who you voted for. In how many years can you vote again for the Presidency.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

If a vice president were to commit a federal offense, who has the power to impeach him or her?

• The President

• The House of Rep.

• The Senate

• The Courts

Who has the power to try the impeached official?

• The House

• The Senate

• The Courts

• The Speaker of the House