Unit 4 Review

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?

• overriding vetoes

• appointing judges

• refusing to confirm appointments

• declaring laws unconstitutional

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for both chambers of Congress?

• U.S. citizen

• U.S. permanent resident

• at least 25 years old

• at least 30 years old

Even though more than 7,500 cases sent to the Supreme Court each year, only ________are accepted.

• 1,700-2,000

• 80-100

• 50-60

• All are accepted

Who has the power to suggest amendments to the Constitution?

• The Chief Justice

• 6 out of the 9 justices

• Congress

• Only the Senate, not the House of Representatives

What is one thing that the Legislative Branch cannot do?

• Regulate Commerce (Trade)

• Make Laws

• Print Money/Coin Money

• Declare Laws Unconstitutional

Who has the power to declare war?

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• Vice President

Who has the power to send troops into combat?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Vice President

• President

What determines how many House of Representatives your state has?

• How large your state is

• The population in your state

• How many representatives the people select

• There are 2 per state

Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military

Which branch of federal government makes laws?

• They all do

• executive

• judicial

• legislative