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What is the length of a term of office for members of the US House of Representatives?
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What is the length of a term of office for members of the US House of Representatives?
Members are elected every two years
How old must you be to be elected to the US House of Representatives?
25 years old
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
The House of Representatives
Who has the sole power to impeach (formally accuse an official of a crime)?
House of Representatives
What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States Senate?
six years
How old must you be to be elected to the united states senate?
30 years old
who must approve people like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members that the president appoints to government positions?
senators
Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?
Senate
who has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments?
Senate can TRY but only house can Impeach
Who has legislative (law-making) powers?
Congress
Who has the power to declare war?CongressWhat can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?Branch can override with 2/3 majorityWho has the power to propose amendments to the constitution of the united states?2/3 of both houses, after approved has to be ratified by 3/4 of statesWhat is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?four yearsHow old must one be to be elected president of the United States?35 years oldWho has the power to approve or veto laws?president, if it sits and president doesnt sign after 10 days the law is passedWho has the power to make treaties with foreign countries?presidentWho has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?PresidentWho has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States, such as members of the cabinet?presidentWho is the Commander in Chief of the military?presidentwhat is the length of term of offices for the justices of the united states supreme court?A lifetimeWho has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States?US supreme courtWho has the power to settle disputes involving the United States?Federal courtsWho has the power to settle disputes between different states?Federal courtsWho presides over an impeachment trial of the president of the united states?Chief justice of the supreme court