Civics Legislative Branch

Front

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

Back

To explain the functions of the government

Front

What does the LEGISLATIVE branch do? What is their main purpose?

Back

make the laws

Front

What does the EXECUTIVE branch do? What is their main purpose?

Back

enforce the laws

Front

What does the JUDICIAL branch do? What is their main purpose?

Back

interpret the laws

Front

What is the name of BOTH houses of the legislative branch?

Back

Congress

Front

What is the NUMBER of Senators that each state has based upon?

Back

2 per state (equal)

Front

What is the NUMBER of Representatives that each state has based upon?

Back

Based on the population of the state (large states have more)

Front

How many years does a U.S. Representative serve?

Back

2 years

Front

How many years does a U.S. Senator serve?

Back

6 years

Front

What is the "sole" power of the House and the Senate when dealing with impeachment?

Back

House charges the president, and Senate can remove the president from office.