Legislative Branch

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Who is the head of the Legislature at the National level?

• the President

• the Supreme Court

• Congress

What are the 3 requirements to get into the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, college degree

• 30 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent

• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the district you represent

If elected to the House of Representatives, how many years is a term?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 135
• 235
• 335
• 435

What are 2 powers ONLY the House of Representatives can do?

• Approve treaties & presidential appointments

• Impeachment proceedings & start tax Bills

• Impeach and hold impeachment trial

What are the 3 requirements to get elected to the Senate?

• 25 years old & citizen for 7 years, college degree

• 25 years old & citizen for 9 years, HS diploma

• 30 years old & citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent

How many representatives do states get in the Senate?

• Based on population
• Every state gets 1 
• Every state gets 2
• Only some states get into the Senate

How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?

• Every state gets 2
• Based on population
• Every state gets 1
• Only certain states get into the House

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100
• 200
• 300
• 400