Question

part 1: u.s. constitution scavenger hunt
scan the u.s. constitution to find the answers to the questions. include the article, section and clause or amendment of where you found your answer. link to online constitution; link to online constitution
question & answers
what is the longest that a president may serve?
what fraction of both houses of congress are needed to override a presidential veto?
list up to 3 limits on power of the power of states.
who has the power to declare war?
what is the term of office for a supreme court justice?
where is it established that the government requires a warrant to search someones property?
which body of congress approves nominations by the president?
what are the two methods that can be used to approve amendments to the constitution?

Explanation:

1. The 22nd Amendment limits a President to two - four - year terms, so a maximum of 8 years.
2. Article I, Section 7, Clause 2 states that a two - thirds majority of both houses of Congress is needed to override a Presidential veto.
3. States cannot enter into treaties, coin money, or levy duties on imports or exports (Article I, Section 10).
4. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 gives Congress the power to declare war.
5. Article III, Section 1 states that Supreme Court Justices have lifetime tenure during good behavior.
6. The Fourth Amendment requires the government to have a warrant to search someone's property.
7. Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 says the Senate approves nominations by the president.
8. Amendments to the Constitution can be approved by a two - thirds vote of both houses of Congress and then ratified by three - fourths of the states, or by a constitutional convention called by two - thirds of the state legislatures and then ratified by three - fourths of the states (Article V).

Answer:

1. Longest a President may serve: 8 years, 22nd Amendment
2. Fraction of Congress to override veto: Two - thirds of both houses, Article I, Section 7, Clause 2
3. Limits on state power: Cannot enter treaties, coin money, levy duties on imports/exports, Article I, Section 10
4. Power to declare war: Congress, Article I, Section 8, Clause 11
5. Term of Supreme Court Justice: Lifetime during good behavior, Article III, Section 1
6. Warrant requirement for property search: Fourth Amendment
7. Body to approve presidential nominations: Senate, Article II, Section 2, Clause 2
8. Methods to approve amendments: Two - thirds vote of both houses of Congress and ratification by three - fourths of states; or constitutional convention called by two - thirds of state legislatures and ratification by three - fourths of states, Article V