Legislative Branch

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• Do anything they want to

• Make/Write Laws

• Carry out Laws

• Interpret Federal Laws

What does the Elastic Clause mean?

• A statement in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress has the right to pass any and all laws that seem necessary.

• Congress gets to play with rubber bands

• The powers suggested without being said

What are Implied Powers?

• 27 powers of Congress listed in the Constitution

• The powers which logically flow from Congress' Expressed Powers

• Article 2 Section 8

How many people are in the House of Representatives?

• 345

• 534

• 453

• 435

How many people are in the Senate

• 102

• 105

• 100

• 115

How long are Senators terms?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

How many years is a term in the House of Representatives?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

Which are examples of Expressed Powers?

• Tax

• To regulate commerce

• To coin and print money

• To declare war and to maintain the army/navy

Name the 2 parts of Congress.

• President & Supreme Court
• House of Representatives & Senate
• Supreme Court & Senate
• House of Representatives & Supreme Court

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

• Approve treaties & presidential appointments

• Impeach & start spending bills

• Impeach and hold impeachment trial

• Start spending Bills & approve treaties