TCI Chapter 9 Exam- Questions & Answers (100% Verified)
TCI Chapter 9 Exam- Questions & Answers (100% Verified)
How many members does each state get in the house of representatives? - ANSWER - It depends on the population of the state.
How long do members stay in the House of Representatives...
TCI Chapter 9 Exam- Questions &
Answers (100% Verified)
How many members does each state get in the house of representatives? - ANSWER - It depends on the population of the state.
How long do members stay in the House of Representatives? - ANSWER - Members of the house have a 2 Year term.
Are members of the house of representatives appointed or elected? - ANSWER - Members of the house are Elected.
What is the age requirement for a member of the house of representatives? - ANSWER - Members of the House must be at least 25 years old.
What is the citizenship requirement (in years) for a member of the house of representatives? - ANSWER - Have to have been a citizen for at least 7 years.
How many members does each state get in the senate? - ANSWER - Each state has 2 members in the senate.
How long do members stay in the Senate? - ANSWER - Members stay in the senate for
a 6 year term.
Are members of the senate appointed or elected? - ANSWER - members of the senate are elected.
What is the age requirement for a member of the senate? - ANSWER - A member of the
senate must be at least 30 years old.
What is the citizenship requirement (in years) for a member of the senate? - ANSWER -
A member of the senate must have been a United States citizen for at least 9 years.
What does the legislative branch do? - ANSWER - The legislative branch makes laws.
What is congress? - ANSWER - Congress is A two part national legislature.
What are the two houses of the congress? - ANSWER - The two houses of congress are The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are some of the powers of the legislative branch? - ANSWER - The legislative branch...
- decides how to spend money raised through taxes.
- has power to raise an army and navy. - has power to declare war.
- Has power to grant citizenship.
What does the executive branch do? - ANSWER - The executive branch carries out the laws.
What article describes the executive branch? - ANSWER - Article II of the constitution describes this branch.
Who is the head of the executive branch? - ANSWER - The head of the executive branch is the President.
How many members are there in the office of the president? - ANSWER - There is one member in the office of the president.
How long does the president stay in office for? - ANSWER - The president stays in office for four years.
Is the president appointed or elected? - ANSWER - Elected.
What is the age requirement for the president? - ANSWER - The president needs to be at least 35 years old.
What is the citizenship requirement for the president? - ANSWER - Must be born in the US, must have been a citizen for their entire life.
What are some of the powers of the executive branch? - ANSWER - Powers of the executive branch include:
- Carrying out laws passed by congress.
- Being Commander in chief of the nation's military forces.
- Can make treaties (with the consent of the senate) with other nations.
- Nominates ambassadors of the US and supreme court justices.
- Grants pardons to people convicted of violating federal or national laws.
How is a president removed from office? - ANSWER - The constitution gives congress the power to remove a president or other officials from the office if they commit certain crimes related to their duties. The house of reps can vote to impeach the president. if the house votes to impeach, the senate puts the president on trial, with the senators as the jury. If the president is found guilty, he is removed from office.
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSWER - The judicial branch protects the constitution.
What does the judicial branch consist of? - ANSWER - The judicial branch consists of the system of federal courts and judges.
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