Legislative Branch

The part of the Constitution that describes the legislative branch is _________________-

• Preamble
• Article I
• Article II
• Amendments

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

Senators serve

• 4 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 3 year terms

• 2 year terms

The bicameral structure of Congress arose from

• an agreement made at the First Continental Congress.

• the attempt to model the U.S. government after that of Great Britain.

• a disagreement about representation at the Constitutional Convention.

• our federal form of government.

The Constiutiton gives Congress the right to impeach

• any member of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing

• any official involved in serious wrongdoing

• only federal judges

• only the president

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

• majority vote

• 3/4 vote

• 2/3 vote

• unanimous vote

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

How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives

• every 2 years

• every 10 years

• every session

• every term

In impeachment proceedings, the House may_____, but the Senate must____.

• accuse/impeach

• convict/impeach

• impeach/accuse

• impeach/convict