Topic 6: 3 Branches of Government

Front

The part of the Constitution that describes the legislative branch is _________________.

Back

Article I

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

make laws

Front

What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?

Back

30 years old & citizen for 9 years

Front

Which of these are powers of Congress? Options: Raise & spend revenue, borrow money, print money, regulate trade, punish counterfeiting, decide rules for bankruptcy, declare war, create armed forces, rules for armed forces, protect from pirates, create post office, create Federal courts, create National capital, create copyrights/patents, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

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

Back

Senate

Front

After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________

Back

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

Front

After a Bill is introduced on the floor of the House or Senate, a bill then moves to

Back

the appropriate standing committee

Front

How can a filibuster be ended?

Back

60 Senators voting for cloture

Front

What type of bill must originate in the House of Representatives?

Back

Revenue (tax) bill

Front

What power allows a senator to speak for as long as they want to avoid voting for a bill?

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filibuster