Overview of the Legislative Branch

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What is the primary role of the legislative branch?

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To make laws

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Congress is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. How many members are in each?

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Senate: 100, House: 435

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Who serves as the President of the Senate?

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The Vice President of the United States

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What power does Congress hold regarding federal officials, including the President? Options: The power to appoint federal officials, The power to impeach and remove federal officials, The power to veto federal legislation, The power to grant pardons to federal officials

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The power to impeach and remove federal officials

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Which branch has the authority to draft, propose, and pass laws that govern the nation?

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The legislative branch.

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What power does the legislative branch hold regarding war?

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Declare war

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What role does the legislative branch play in checks and balances?

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It creates laws and can override presidential vetoes.

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How can amendments to the Constitution be proposed?

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By a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate

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What is the significance of committees in Congress?

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They draft and review legislation before it is voted on by the full Congress.

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How often does the Virginia General Assembly meet?

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Annually