Legislative Branch Quiz 1

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To be bossy

Name the 2 parts of Congress.

• President & Supreme Court

• House of Representatives & Senate

• Supreme Court & Senate

• House of Representatives & Supreme Court

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

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

• Approve treaties & presidential appointments
• Impeach & start money Bills
• Impeach and hold impeachment trial
• Start money Bills & approve treaties

How many representatives do states get in the Senate?

• Based on population
• Every state gets 1 
• Every state gets 2
• Only some states get into the Senate

How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?

• Every state gets 2
• Based on population
• Every state gets 1
• Only certain states get into the House

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100
• 200
• 300
• 400

How many total members of Congress are there?

• 100
• 435
• 535
• 635