Who is next in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Majority Leader of the Senate
Attorney General
Correct Answer :
A. Speaker of the House
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The Attorney General
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Regulating commerce with foreign nations
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Declaring war
Coining money
Which branch of government has the power to approve or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
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Who is responsible for presiding over the impeachment trial of the President of the United States?
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Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
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Fourth Amendment
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Sixth Amendment
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The President
The Senate
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First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
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The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
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Clarence Thomas
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25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
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Legislative
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