Congress Flashcard

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

Make law

Front

Which article in the US Constitution describes the legislative branch?

Back

Article I

Front

How many people are in the US Senate?

Back

100

Front

Which agreement devised at the Constitutional Convention created our bicameral legislature?

Back

Great Compromise

Front

Who does an individual member of the House of Representatives represent?

Back

their district

Front

Who does an individual US Senator represent?

Back

their entire state

Front

Which of the following is the most powerful position in the House of Representatives? Whips, Speaker, President pro tempore, Vice President

Back

Speaker

Front

Who is the official leader of the Senate?

Back

Vice President

Front

What is the only job of the official leader of the Senate?

Back

votes when there is a tie

Front

Who is the leader of the Senate in the absence of the official leader?

Back

President pro tempore