Legislative Branch

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Defend the country

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Communicate with other countries

The people represented by members of congress are called…

• Supporters

• Constituents

• Voters

• Employees

The two chambers of Congress are…

• House of Representatives, Senate

• House of Representatives, Legislature

• House of Representatives, Legislature

• Legislature, Judiciary

What is a bill?

• A draft of a law

• A government check

• A consequence for breaking laws

• A member of congress

What does it mean if the president vetoes a bill?

• Nothing happens

• Congress stops working

• The bill is approved

• The bill is not approved

If the House and Senate bills do not agree, where does the bill go?

• To a compromise committee

• To the constituents

• To the president

• To the trash

Which is NOT a requirement to become a member of the Senate?

• U.S. Citizen for at least 9 years

• At least 30 years old

• Live in the state you represent

• Have a college degree

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• Party Whip

• Speaker of the House

• Minority Leader

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Vice President

• Party Whip

• Speaker of the House

• Minority Leader

What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• The bill goes to a House committee

• President votes on the bill

• Someone has an idea for the bill

• The Senate debates the bill