Which amendment set the minimum age for voting in a national election
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In 1971, the 26th Amendment set the legal voting age at 18 for
both US federal and state elections.
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Who has the power to appoint federal judges
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The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
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Who can declare a law unconstitutional
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Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.
Article III Courts
US District Courts
US Court of International Trade
US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
Supreme Court of the United States
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With which branch of the government is this office associated with the president of the united states
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Executive
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What In the federal system of the US which branch of government has the power to enforce the laws
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Executive
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Which amendment set the minimum age for voting in a national election
In 1971, the 26th Amendment set the legal voting age at 18 for
both US federal and state elections.
Who has the power to appoint federal judges
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
Who can declare a law unconstitutional
Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.
Article III Courts
US District Courts
US Court of International Trade
US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
Supreme Court of the United States
With which branch of the government is this office associated with the president of the united states
Executive
What In the federal system of the US which branch of government has the power to enforce the laws