Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Where does a Bill go first to become a Law?
It begins in either the Senate or House of Representatives
You must be 30 years old to be in the Senate
True
What are the two houses of the Legislative Branch as a whole called?
How is the number of representatives chosen for each state?
The number is based on the state's population.
How many senators from each state?
2
After a Bill passes the first House of the Congress, where does it go next?
To the other House
One power of the President is to declare war
False - Only Congress can declare war
Name the two houses of Congress
The House of Representatives and the Senate
How often is there a census of the American people?
Every 10 years
What are the three qualifications to be a Senator?
Needs to be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, an to live in the state they are representing
If a Bill passes through both Houses of Congress, where does it go next?
To the President
There are a least 3 Representatives from each state based on population
False - The least number of Representatives is 1 based on population
What is the Congressional Record?
A written record of everything said in both houses of Congress
What are the three qualifications to be a Representative?
Needs to be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the state they are representing
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The President of the Senate which is also the Vice-President of the United States
How can a vetoed Bill become a law?
Both Houses of Congress must override the veto with a 2/3 vote in each House.
The Congressional Record is a written list of every member of Congress
False - The Congressional Record is a writing of every thing ever said in both houses of Congress
When does each new session of Congress begin?
On January 3rd of odd numbered years
What role does the House play in an impeachment trial?
The House gathers the evidence
What role does the Senate play in an impeachment trial?
The Senate acts as the jury
What kind of Bill can only begin in the House of Representatives?
A bill concerning money or revenue.
The President can appoint a Supreme Court Judge only with the approval of the Congress
False - Only with the approval of the Senate