Legislative Branch

Front

After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step?

Back

It goes to the Standing Committee.

Front

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

Back

6 years; 2 years

Front

What happens after the President vetoes a bill?

Back

The bill is dead

Front

Why must the Senate approve the President's Supreme Court Justice nominations?

Back

It allows part of the Legislative branch to check the power of the Executive branch

Front

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--

Back

Congress

Front

This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state.

Back

Senate

Front

This house of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population.

Back

House of Representatives

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

make laws

Front

One way that the legislative branch can check the power of the President is ____________-

Back

to override a President's veto with 2/3 vote

Front

After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________

Back

is sent to the President for his/her approval and signature