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1L

The media are reporting a raise in

federal income tax for the coming
year. Where did the proposal for this
new tax originate?

Card 5

1L

You are disappointed the morning after

Election Day to discover that the new
president was not who you voted for.
In how many years can you vote again?

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Card 6

1L

The president appointed a new ambassador to Haiti. Who must approve this
appointment before it can take effect?

1L

Card 8

1L

The presidential candidate you favor

has been called the youngest person
ever to run for president. How old
must this candidate be to qualify for
the presidency?

A Supreme Court justice has announced

her retirement. Who has the power to
nominate a replacement?

Card 9

Card 4
Troops from a foreign country have
invaded Oregon. Which branch of
government has the power to declare
war against this aggressor?

The United States and another country recently agreed to a treaty on arms
reductions. Who has the power to make
such a treaty with a foreign country?

Card 7

1L

A candidate you strongly support was

just elected senator. How many years
must pass until this candidate can
be reelected?

Your uncle just celebrated his 30th

birthday. Can he run for the House of
Representatives?

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Card 2

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Card 10

1L

If a vice president were to commit a

federal offense, who has the power
to impeach him or her? Who has the
power to try the impeached official?

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Card 11

Card 12

Who has the power to regulate trade

between states?

Card 13

What is the vice presidents only

constitutional responsibility?

1L

An argument has arisen between two

states. Who has the power to settle this
dispute?

Card 15

There has been talk of a new amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to

run for president. Who would have the
power to propose this amendment?

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Card 16
Who is the commander in chief of the
U.S. military forces?

1L

A law in your state was recently passed

that contradicts a previous law passed
by Congress. Which law does the
Constitution say is valid?

Card 19

1L

After law school, your hope is to someday serve on the Supreme Court. How
long would your term of service be?

In the 2000 presidential election, George

Bush won by only 5 electoral votes.
Who appointed the electors who cast
those votes?

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Card 18

1L

A states governor recently denounced

the U.S. government publicly during
a speech. Can this governor be tried
for treason?

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Card 20
Who has the power to approve or
veto legislation?

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Completed Constitutional Law 1 Matrix

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Article

Section

Answer to
Question

Yes

6 years

the House of
Representatives

Constitutional Provision
with Key Words Underlined
No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have
attained to the Age of twenty five Years.

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of

two Senators from each State . . . for six Years.

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House

of Representatives.

The Congress shall have power . . . to declare War.

II

II

II

Congress

the president,
with approval
of the Senate

the Senate

the president

He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and

Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties.

He shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and

Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors.

He shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and

Consent of the Senate, shall appoint . . . Judges of the
supreme Court.
. . . attained to the Age of thirty five Years.

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35 years old

He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years.

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II

four years

2 and 3

the House of
Representatives
can impeach; the
Senate tries the
impeachment

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The House of Representatives . . . shall have sole Power

of Impeachment.
The Senate shall have sole Power to try all Impeachments.

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Answer to
Question

Constitutional Provision
with Key Words Underlined
The Congress shall have Power . . . To regulate
Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the
several States.

Congress

president of
the Senate

The Vice President of the United States shall be

President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless
they be equally divided.

federal courts

The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases . . . arising

under this Constitution . . . to Controversies between
two or more States.

for life

The judges, Both of the supreme and inferior Courts,

shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour.

Each State shall appoint . . . a Number of Electors.

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the president

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Congress

the president

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the

Army and Navy of the United States.

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . .

shall be the supreme Law of the Land.

Treason against the United States, shall consist only

in levying War against them, or in adhering to their
Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses
shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to
this Constitution.
Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it becomes a Law,
be presented to the President of the United States; If he
approve, he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it.
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