Congress in a Flash

Front

There are three branches of government. Which branch is Congress?

Back

The Legislative Branch

Front

What does bicameral mean?

Back

A legislative body that has two chambers.

Front

Congress is made up of two chambers- Senate and the House of Representatives

Back

true

Front

Senators represent their ___ while Representatives represent their ___.

Back

state; district

Front

There are ___ senators and ___ representatives.

Back

100; 435

Front

A senator serves for ___ years, while a representative serves for ___ years.

Back

6; 2

Front

The Vice President of the United States is also the President of the Senate.

Back

true

Front

In the House of Representatives, the leader is called the Speaker of the House

Back

true

Front

In the Senate, the president pro tempore fills in for the _____ when he/she isn't available.

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Vice President

Front

Enumerated powers are… given to Congress in the Constitution.

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Expressed, or listed powers