US CONSTITUTION

What is the job of the legislative branch?

• interpret laws

• make laws

• carry out laws

• enforce laws

Name the 2 parts of Congress.

• President & Supreme Court
• House of Representatives & Senate
• Supreme Court & Senate
• House of Representatives & Supreme Court

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 135
• 235
• 335
• 435

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100
• 200
• 300
• 400

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

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--

• development of Congress

• How slaves should be counted for representation/taxation

• How states should be represented

• Borders of states

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

How do bills become law?

• House and Senate pass unanimously.
• House and Senate pass by majority; Pres can okay or veto.
• President passes law; Congress can review.
• Courts recommend laws.

What did the Great Compromise give us?

• The President and Vice President
• The Senate and the President
• The Congress and the Vice President
• The House and Senate