Legislative Branch

Front

Congress is a ________ legislature - which means there are two chambers who work together to write federal laws.

Back

Bicameral

Front

In order for Congress to override a veto, they need ______ of the vote from each chamber.

Back

2/3rd

Front

How old do you have to be to run for the Senate?

Back

30

Front

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch: Declare war, Approve the annual budget from the President, Confirm/reject Presidential appointments, Declare laws unconstitutional, Raise revenue through taxes?

Back

Declare laws unconstitutional

Front

What is step one of the lawmaking process?

Back

Members of Congress introduce the bill

Front

What is the official term that describes when a President says no to a bill?

Back

Veto

Front

How many members does the House of Representatives have?

Back

435

Front

How long is the term of a Senator?

Back

6 years

Front

The House of Representatives is based on ___________.

Back

Population

Front

The legislative branch

Back

Makes our laws