Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.

• Lawmaking

• Law enforcing

• Law ignoring

• Court

How many TOTAL Senators do we have?

• 2

• 100

• 435

• 535

Which house requires you be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years and live in the state and district you represent?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

How many total Representatives are there?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

Who is the President of the Senate?

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• Vice President

• President

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

Congress can pass bills over a presidential veto with ______ vote.

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 5/6

Represents districts

• Senate

• House of Representatives

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