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WorksheetsUnit:1-(Formative#3) Separation of Powers of U.S. Constitution
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
35
30
25
20
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue( a tax law)?
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
The President
Who has the sole power of impeachment (removing someone from Office)?
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
The Vice President
What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. Senate?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
35
30
25
20
Who must approve people- like ambassadors, judges and cabinet members- that the President appoints to government positions?
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial or act as jury) all impeachments?
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Congress
Who has legislative (law making) powers?
President
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Who has the powers to declare war?
Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
President
What can the legislative branch do if the President vetoes a bill?
The Senate can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote
The House of Representatives can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote
The Supreme Court can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote
Congress can override the President's veto with a 2/3 vote
Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States?
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
What is the length of a term of office for the President of the United States?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How old must one be to be elected the President of the United States?
35
30
25
20
Who has the power to approve or veto laws?
Supreme Court
President
Congress
Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?
Congress
Supreme Court
Senate
President
Who has the power to make/negotiate treaties with foreign countries?
President
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States-such as members of the Cabinet?
Surpeme Court
President
Senate
Congress
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces?
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
President
Secretary of State
What is the length of a term of office for the Justices of the Unites States Supreme Court?
10 years
20 years
30 years
Life
Who has the power to review all the laws and treaties of the United States?
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Who has the power to settle disputes involving the United State?
Congress
President
Supreme Court
Senate
Who has the power to settle disputes between states?
The Governor
Supreme Court
Congress
House of Representatives
Who presides over any impeachment trail of the President of the Unites States?
All Supreme Court Justices
The Oldest Supreme Court Justice
The Chief Justice
The Vice Justice
