Review of Legislative Branch

The first constitution of the United States was called _____________________--

• Articles of Confederation
• Preamble
• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--

• cabinet
• representatives
• Parliament
• Congress

This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• President
• Supreme Court

This house of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• President
• Supreme Court

The main job of the legislative branch

• determine if laws are unconstitutional
• veto laws
• make laws
• approve laws made by the President

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

• 6 years; 2 years
• 4 years each
• 6 years; 4 years
• 2 years; 6 years

From the 2010 Census, what is the trend in population?

• Population is decreasing in the Southeast

• Population has increased in the Northeast

• Population has increased in the South

• Population is decreasing in the West

Senators serve

• 4 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 3 year terms

• 2 year terms

To run for senator, you must

• be at least 25 years old

• be at least 30 years old

• have been a US Citizen for fifteen years

• have a law degree

Which branch of government can declare war?

• All three branches

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch