Legislative Branch

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

• 6 years; 2 years
• 4 years each
• 6 years; 4 years
• 2 years; 6 years

What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To keep the Executive Branch in check.

• To write laws.

• To declare war.

• To take your money.

Every state has at least ___________ Representative

• 0 - States with low population are not guaranteed their own Representative

• 1

• 2

• 7

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

• 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
• 30 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state 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

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100
• 200
• 300
• 400

Who is the leader of the House of Reps?

• Vice President

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Pro Tempore

What is one qualification that is the same for both houses of Congress?

• You cannot live in the state you represent
• You must live in the state you represent
• You must be a citizen for 7 years
• You must be at least 30 years old

Congress CANNOT

• control interstate commerce.

• favor one state over another.

• impeach judges.

• monitor the executive branch.