Legislative Branch

Screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of whom

• constituent servants
• politicians
• committee members
• representatives

How long do senators hold office?

• 4 years
• 2 years
• 6 years
• 3 years

Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to do what?

• Declare war
• Meet with foreign leaders
• Act as commander in chief

Who approves treaties?

• Supreme court
• President
• House of Reps
• Senate

How long does the President have to sign or veto a bill after he receives it from Congress?

• 11 days
• 10 days
• 15 days
• 14 days

A 2 house legislature

• Unicameral
• Bicameral
• House of Representatives

How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 30
• 25
• 35
• 40

How many years must you be a US citizen to be a senator?

• 7
• 9
• 10
• 8

Taking private land for public use

• Direct tax
• eminent domain
• expressed power
• impeach

Why are committees created in Congress?

• to divide the workload
• to educate new members
• to introduce new bills