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Constitution Test
Preparation for 8th grade Missouri Constitution Test
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Social Studies
8th Grade
12/07/2011

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Term
What is the length of a term of office for members of the US House of Representatives?
Definition
2 years
Term
How old must a person be to be elected to the US House of Representatives? To the Senate?
Definition

25 years

30 years

Term
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
Definition
House of Representatives
Term
What is the length of a term of office for members of the United States Senate?
Definition
6 years
Term
Who has the power to declare war?
Definition
Congress
Term
How many members of the Senate and House are there? How many members of Congress?
Definition

100

435

535

Term
What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?
Definition
4 years
Term
How old must one be to hold the office of president of the United States?
Definition
35 years old
Term
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States, such as members of the cabinet?
Definition
President
Term
Who is the commander in chief of the US military forces?
Definition
The President
Term
What is the length of the term of office for justices of the United States Supreme Court?
Definition
Lifetime
Term
Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
Definition
federal courts
Term
How many members of the Supreme Court are there?
Definition
9 justices
Term
Who must approve all judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions?
Definition
Senate
Term
Who has the power to veto laws?
Definition
President
Term
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
Definition
27
Term
Who has the power to print and coin money?
Definition
National Government
Term
What is the called the “supreme law of the land”?
Definition
Constitution
Term
How many branches of government are there?
Definition
3
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