Legislative Branch

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What is the Legislative Branch?

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Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate

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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives and the Senate?

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435 and 100

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All states get 2 Senators. How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?

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It depends on the population within each state.

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Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?

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The President or the Governor for a state.

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Which Legislative branch does a bill have to be introduced to first? Options: The House of Representatives, The Senate, The Executive Branch, Either the House of Representatives or the Senate

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Either the House of Representatives or the Senate

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What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

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The Congress

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Which of the following is power of the Legislative Branch? Veto legislation, Declare War, Interpret legislation, Enforce law

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Declare War

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What is the first step in the lawmaking process?

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A bill is proposed by either chamber of Congress

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What action can Congress take if a bill is vetoed by the president? Options: Declare the law unconstitutional, Override the veto with 2/3 vote of both houses, Enforce the law, Confirm the veto with 2/3 vote of both houses

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Override the veto with 2/3 vote of both houses

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What happens to a bill after it is proposed?

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It goes to a committee.