Legislative Branch

What is a qualification to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• Be at least 30 years old

• Be a US citizen for at least 9 years

• Be at least 25 years old

What is a qualification for being a member in the Senate?

• Be at least 25 years old

• Be a US citizen for at least 9 years

• Be a US citizen for at least 7 years

Which qualification does the House of Representatives and Senate have in common?

• The qualification about age.

• The qualification about citizenship.

• The qualification about living in the state they represent.

How long is the term for US Senators?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

How long is the term for US Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

How is the number of US representatives in the House decided?

• It is based on equality

• It is based on the states' population

• It is based on size of local governments

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

Which key power belongs to the legislative branch?

• declaring war

• judicial review

• appoint judges to supreme court

What two houses make up our bicameral legislative branch?

• The Supreme Court and White House

• The Supreme Court and Executive Branch

• The House of Representatives and Senate

The legislative branch also has key powers to:

• Use judicial review and pardon people from crimes

• Propose laws/amendments and override presidential vetoes

• Handle foreign policy and serve as commander in chief