Powers
What is the main purpose of the Legislative branch?
To make laws.
Where does the bill go after being approved by the Senate and House?
To the president.
The Legislative branch has the power to impeach the president.
Checks and balances or rule of law
What are the two houses of the Legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
Can Congress make post offices? If not, which branch can?
Yes
Where do bills originate?
The House of Representatives.
People voting for the Senate/House.
Popular Sovereignty.
How is the number of representatives of each state determined for each legislative house?
There are always two senators, and the House is dependent on population.
Can Congress coin money? If not, which branch can?
Yes
Can the legislative branch only make specifically listed laws/powers? Why?
No, the Elastic Clause.
The House and Senate have different jobs.
Separation of powers.
How many years is one term of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
Is Congress Commander-in-Chief of the army? If not, which branch is?
No, the executive branch is/president.
Can a bill still become a law after the president vetoes it? If yes, how?
Yes, if 2/3 of both the House and Senate vote in favor of the bill, they override the veto.
Both state laws and federal laws apply.
Federalism.
How many years is one term of the Senate?
Six years.