What does Congress have the power to do?
buy land and elect the state governors
coin money and declare war
make treaties and nominate judges
manage state parks and build roads
not sure
Which of the following is a difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The House has fewer members than the Senate does.
Members of the two chambers take different oaths.
Members of the House must be at least 25 years old, and members of the Senate must be at least 30 years old.
The Senate can override a presidential veto but the House cannot.
c or d
What does the Twenty-second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution state?
The president can veto congressional bills.
The president can only serve two terms in office.
The vice president will take over in the event of the president's death.
The president must be at least 30 years old.
B
When they are appointed, how long do federal and Supreme Court justices serve?
for 10 years
for as long as the president who appointed them is in office
for life
for 5 years
B
What can a judge issue to legally make something happen or stop something from happening?
an injunction
an ultimatum
an obscure opinion
an emergency decree
A
Start out by reading the specific parts of the Constitution and Amendments that these questions refer to:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution
Then let us know what you think.
To answer the question "What does Congress have the power to do?", you need to look at the powers granted to Congress in the United States Constitution. The specific powers granted to Congress are outlined in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Some of the powers of Congress include:
- Coining money: Congress has the power to coin money and regulate its value, as well as establish a uniform national currency.
- Declaring war: Congress has the power to declare war, meaning it has the authority to initiate military conflicts.
- Making treaties: Congress has the power to make treaties with foreign nations, subject to the approval of the Senate.
- Regulating commerce: Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Native American tribes.
- Collecting taxes: Congress has the power to collect taxes, duties, and tariffs.
- Establishing and supporting an army and navy: Congress has the power to raise and support an army and maintain a navy.
- Establishing post offices and post roads: Congress has the power to establish and regulate post offices and postal roads.
As for the question of the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate, the correct answer is C - Members of the House must be at least 25 years old, and members of the Senate must be at least 30 years old. This is one of the eligibility requirements for serving in each chamber.
The Twenty-second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that the president can only serve two terms in office. This was ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt served four terms as president. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
Federal and Supreme Court justices serve for life once they are appointed. They are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. This means they do not have specific terms and can serve until they retire or are impeached and removed from office. Therefore, the correct answer is C - for life.
A judge can issue an injunction to legally make something happen or stop something from happening. An injunction is a court order that requires a party to do or refrain from doing a particular act. It is a legal tool designed to enforce or prevent certain actions. Therefore, the correct answer is A - an injunction.