Constitutional Law Trivia

Card 1- Your uncle just celebrated his 30th birthday. Can he run for the House of Representatives?

• Yes

• No

Card 2- A candidate you strongly support was just elected senator. How many years must pass until this candidate

can be reelected?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Card 3- The media are reporting a raise in federal income tax for the coming year. Where did the proposal for this new tax originate?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Card 4- Troops from a foreign country have invaded Oregon. Which branch of government has the power to declare war against this aggressor?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Card 5 -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?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Card 6 -The president appointed a new ambassador to Haiti. Who must approve this appointment before it can take effect?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

Card 7- A Supreme Court justice has announced her retirement. Who has the power to nominate a replacement?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

Card 8- The presidential candidate you favor has been called the “youngest person ever to run for president.” How old must this candidate be to qualify for the presidency?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

Card 9 -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?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Card 10- If a vice president were to commit a federal offense, who has the power to impeach him or her? Who has the power to try the impeached official?

• The House of Reps has the power to impeach, the Senate has the trial

• The Senate has the power to impeach, the House of Reps has the trial

• The Supreme Court

• The President can impeach, the Senate has the trial