Legislative Branch

Front

What is the "floor" in Congress?

Back

All the representatives in the house of Congress

Front

Which of these powers does Congress NOT have?

• The power to pass laws
• The power to appoint Supreme Court justices
• The power to collect taxes
• The power to declare war

Back

The power to appoint Supreme Court justices

Front

Legislate

Back

To pass laws

Front

What is a bill?

Back

A document presented to a legislative body for discussion and approval.

Front

What is the name of the SECOND highest leader in a political party?

Back

The Whip

Front

Who has the power to veto bills?

Back

The President

Front

What is the primary role of the Whip in a political party?

Back

To enforce party discipline

Front

Which legislative body tends to be slower and less reactive to the people?

Back

The Senate

Front

What is the name of your representative in Congress from the California 17th district?

• Ro Khanna
• Dev Ramcharan
• Gavin Newsom
• David Singh

Back

Ro Khanna

Front

Which of these can the President NOT do?

• Veto bills
• Appoint Supreme Court justices
• Declare war
• Pardon criminals

Back

Declare war