How Congress Works Unit 5 Lesson 3

How Long is a Senator's term? p208

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Why is a Senator's term only 6 years? p208

• They should not be affected by public pressure on short term issues.

• Senators get to old over the years.

• Senators are suppose to keep Congress stable.

• Senators are not citizens, so they can only serve for 6 years

Members of public are allowed to: p211

• watch elected officials work

• Decide which laws are legal

• vote for or against bills

• Enforce laws that have been passed

The purpose of the Legislative branch is.. p204

• enforce the laws

• makes the laws

• interprets the laws

The purpose of the Executive branch is.. p 204

• enforce the laws

• makes the laws

• interprets the laws

The purpose of the Judicial branch is: p204

• enforces the laws

• makes the laws

• interprets the laws

Who votes for each representatives? p207

• everyone in a state

• only people in a district

• all the people in the country

• just people over 25 years of age

How many times may a senator or representative be elected p208

• only once

• every 2 years

• once every 6 years

• there is no limit

A congressional committee.. p209

• works without taking up too many spaces in the capital building

• to prevent one part of government from becoming too strong

• to allow members to develop special knowledge

• to help members get re-elected in their states

Who votes to approve laws in Congress? p209

• Just the senate

• Just the house

• They both must approve the laws (House & Senate)

• No one votes