Government and Civil Service US Constitution and Government Structure 2

Question 1

How many US Senators does each state have?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Each state is represented by exactly two senators in the US Senate, regardless of the state's population.

Question 2

What is the term length for a US Representative in the House?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and must run for re-election every two years.

Question 3

Which clause of the Constitution makes federal law supreme over state law?

Accepted Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

Question 4

The power to declare war belongs to which branch of the US government?

Accepted Answer

Legislative (Congress)

Answer

The Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to formally declare war, though the President is Commander-in-Chief of the military.

Question 5

What fraction of Congress must vote to override a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority

Answer

A two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate is required to override a presidential veto.

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