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Bar Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives? 2 years How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives? 25 years old How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. Senate? 30 years old Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)? The House of Representatives Who has the power to declare war? Congress What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States? 4 years Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States, such as members of the cabinet? The President Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States military? The President What is the citizenship requirement to run for president? Must be a natural born citizen For how long can a Supreme Court justice serve? For life as long as "good behavior" What are the two main sets of federal courts that have been authorized by Congress? The supreme and inferior courts Which court hears cases dealing with ambassadors? Federal courts Does a state or a federal court try cases dealing with disputes between states? Federal Court What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill? override it with a 2/3 vote of both houses Who must approve any treaties that are made with foreign countries? the Senate Who must approve the president's appointments for ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials? the Senate Which branch has the power to decide whether law are constitutional? Judicial branch Who has the power to propose constitutional amendments? 2/3 of Congress or 2/3 of state legislatures Who approves amendments to the Constitution? 3/4 of state legislatures or 3/4 special state conventions Which amendment abolished slavery? 13th Which amendment gives 18 year olds the right to vote? 26th What is "the supreme law of the land"? U.S. Constitution Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce? Congress Who has the power to print and coin money? Congress What does the full faith and credit clause do? forces states to recognize the laws of other states