Legislative Branch Flashcard

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What does the legislative branch do?

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Create laws

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How many Senators are there?

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100

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How many Representatives are there?

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435

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How many years is a Representative's Term?

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2

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How many years is a Senate Term?

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6

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This chamber is led by the Vice President of the U.S.

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Senate

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The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--

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Congress

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A proposed law is called a _______________

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bill

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After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________

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is sent to the President for his/her approval and signature

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If the president vetoes a law Congress can still pass an...

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override