American Government: Standard 8

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

If you are a member of this house you must represent the citizens across your entire state.

• 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

Bicameral means

• 1 house.

• 2 houses.

• 3 houses.

• 4 houses.

Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?

• Senate

• House of Representatives