U.S. Constitution

Article 1 of the Constitution focuses on the powers of...

• the President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• the states

What is the minimum age requirement for U.S. Senators?

• 22 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial - power to convict) all impeachments?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. House of Representatives

The President's ability to block bills from coming a law after they pass Congress is known as:

• Commander in Chief

• nomination

• veto

• negotiation

What is the length of a term for the President and Vice President of the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

Who has the power to ratify treaties?

• U.S. House of Representatives

• U.S. Senate

How many terms can be served by U.S. Representatives and Senators?

• 2 terms

• 2 consecutive terms

• 4 terms

• Unlimited

What is the length of a term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

What is the length of a term of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

Who has the power to approve people - ambassadors, judges, cabinet members - that the president appoints to government positions?

• U.S. House of Representatives

• U.S. Senate