The Constitution

What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?

The length of a term of office for members of the House of Representatives is two years.

How old must one be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?

One must be 25 years old to be elected to the House of Representatives (7 years citizen).

Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?

The House of Representatives has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law).

Who has the sole power of impeachment (voting to remove someone from office)?

The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment (removing from office).

What is the length of term of office for members of the United States Senate?

The length of a term of office for members of the Senate is six years.

How old must one be to be elected to the United States Senate?

One must be 30 years old to be elected to the Senate (9 years citizen).

Who must approve people - like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members - that the president appoints to government positions?

The Senate must approve ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members that the President appoints to government positions.

Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries?

The Senate must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries.

Who has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments?

The Senate has the sole power to try (bring to trial) all impeachments.

Who has legislative (law-making) powers?

The Congress (both House of Representatives and Senate) has legislative (law-making) powers.

Who has the power to declare war?

The Congress (both House of Representatives and Senate) has the power to declare war.

What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?

The legislative branch can override a presidential veto of a bill with a two-thirds vote.

Who has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States?

The Congress with two-thirds vote can propose amendments to the Constitution.

What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?

The length of a term of office for the President is four years.

How old must one be to be elected president of the United States?

One must be 35 years old to be elected President (14 yrs resident/native born).

Who has the power to approve or veto laws?

The President has the power to approve or veto laws.

Who has the power to make treaties with foreign governments?

The President has the power to make treaties with foreign countries.

Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?

The President has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court.

Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, judges, or other officers of the United States - such as members of the Cabinet?

The President has the power to nominate ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members.

Who is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces?

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces.

What is the length of term for the Justices of the United States Supreme Court?

The length of a term of office for the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States is life with good behavior.

Who has the power to review all laws and treaties of the United States?

The Judicial Branch has the power to review all laws and treaties of the U.S.

Who has the power to settle disputes involving the United States?

The Judicial Branch has the power to settle disputes involving the United States.

Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?

The Judicial Branch has the power to settle disputes between different states.

Who presides over any impeachment trial of the president of the United States?

The Chief Justice presides over any impeachment of the President of the U.S.