Module 3 Review: Legislative Branch

Front

Congress’ main job is to… this is known as legislative power.

Back

Create Laws

Front

The House of Representatives has ___ members.

Back

435

Front

The Senate has ___ members.

Back

100

Front

Congress has ___ members.

Back

535

Front

What are the 3 qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

Back

25 Years old, US Citizen 7 years, Live in District

Front

What are the 3 qualifications to be a member of the Senate?

Back

30 years old, Citizen 9 years, Born in U.S. Live in state

Front

Is it more difficult to become a member of the House or Senate? WHY?

Back

Senate. Qualifications are harder. Older and wiser.

Front

What does the size of a district tell you about the population density of that district?

Back

Big District = Low population density; Small District = High Population density

Front

Why does the House have control over all revenue bills?

Back

Better representation of the people

Front

What is “advice and consent?” Which chamber does this?

Back

Senate. Older and wiser so we ask for their opinions and permission