Legislative Branch

What is the Legislative Branch?

• Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate

• The President

• Government

• Supreme Court

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 235

• 335

• 435

• 535

How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?

• 2

• It depends on the population within each state.

• The President decides.

• The people vote.

How many members in the Senate?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

How many senators does each state get?

• 2

• It depends on the population

• 3

• 4

How does a bill become law? (2 answers)

• The Senate and the House of Representatives must debate and vote on the bill.

• Governor signs within 5 days.

• The Senate makes it a law.

• The House of Representatives makes it law.

Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?

• The President or the Governor for a state.

• Senators

• Representatives

• Vice-President

Can a bill that was vetoed still make it into law? How?

• No, it is has been decided; it is final.

• No, bills can get vetoed.

• Yes, the House of Representatives and the Senate vote 2/3 and can cancel the veto.

• Yes, the Vice President can change the President's mind.

Which Legislative branch does a bill have to be introduced to first?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Executive Branch

• Either the House of Representatives or the Senate

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• The President

• The Cabinet

• The Congress

• The Executive Office