Structure and Powers of Congress

Front

What is the United States Congress?

Back

The legislative branch of the government.

Front

The United States Congress is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the ________.

Back

House of Representatives

Front

During the Constitutional Convention, the __________________ established a bicameral Congress with the House based on population and the Senate based on an equal number.

Back

The Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)

Front

The Senate is based on ________.

Back

Equal number

Front

What is the role of Congress in law-making?

Back

To make laws that reflect the needs and wants of their constituents

Front

What is the set number of representatives in the House according to the Reapportionment Act of 1929?

Back

435

Front

Where can all the instructions for Congress be found?

Back

Constitution, Article I

Front

How old do you have to be to serve in the Senate?

Back

30

Front

The House of Representatives serves a term of __ years.

Back

2

Front

A Presidential veto can be overridden with a __ vote.

Back

2/3