Consider the following : 1. The constitution of the United States of America came into force in the year 1810. 2. All revenue bills must originate in the House of the Representatives of the US congress. 3. George W. Bush is the only President in the histo

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Q: 14 (IAS/2005)
Consider the following :
1. The constitution of the United States of America came into force in the year 1810.
2. All revenue bills must originate in the House of the Representatives of the US congress.
3. George W. Bush is the only President in the history of the United States of America whose father was also the president of the United States of America.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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Statement 1: The constitution of the United States of America came into force in the year 1810.

This statement is incorrect. The Constitution of the United States of America came into force on March 4, 1789, not in 1810. It is the supreme law of the United States and established the framework for the federal government.

Statement 2: All revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives of the US Congress.

This statement is correct. As per the United States Constitution, specifically in Article I, Section 7, Clause 1, all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives. This is a constitutional provision known as the "Origination Clause."

Statement 3: George W. Bush is the only President in the history of the United States of America whose father was also the president of the United States of America.

This statement is incorrect. While George W. Bush`s father, George H.W. Bush, was also President of the United States, they are not the only father-son duo to have served as Presidents. Another example is John Adams, who was the second President, and his son John Quincy Adams, who served as the sixth President of the United States.

Therefore, the correct statement is:

2 only