Legislative Branch Flashcard

Front

The structure of the legislative branch, which is outlined in Article I of the Constitution, was the result of which compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

Back

The Connecticut Compromise

Front

Which of the following can best be described as the primary responsibility of Congress? Making laws, Enforcing laws, Interpreting laws, All of the above

Back

Making laws

Front

The Constitutional Convention established a two-house legislature, or this term, for the United States government.

Back

Bicameral

Front

How many members currently serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?

Back

435

Front

What does Article II of the Constitution tell us about the presidency?

Back

The powers of the president, The process for electing the president, How a president may be removed from office.

Front

Which of these is not a power of the president?
Serving as commander in chief,
Approving new amendments to the Constitution,
Appointing judges and executive branch officials,
Granting pardons and reprieves

Back

Approving new amendments to the Constitution

Front

After much debate during the Convention, what system of electing the president did the delegates finally agree to?

Back

The Electoral College

Front

To win a presidential election, a candidate must receive ______ electoral votes.

Back

At least 270

Front

According to Article II, one presidential term is limited to ___ years in office. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, forbids presidents from serving more than ___ terms.

Back

4 years in office; forbids presidents from serving more than 2 terms.