The structure of the US Government (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was the US Constitution drawn up?
In what year was the US Constitution drawn up?
1787
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members
How many senators does each US state have?
How many senators does each US state have?
2 senators
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What is the term length for a US senator?
What is the term length for a US senator?
6 years
How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?
How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?
Nine justices
Which amendment reserves powers to the states?
Which amendment reserves powers to the states?
Tenth Amendment
Which power is specific to the Senate?
Which power is specific to the Senate?
Confirms presidential appointments
What vote is needed for Congress to override a presidential veto?
What vote is needed for Congress to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds vote
What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?
What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?
Casts tie-breaking votes
What is one reason checks and balances matter?
What is one reason checks and balances matter?
Protection against tyranny
What power does the judicial branch have over laws?
What power does the judicial branch have over laws?
Declare laws unconstitutional