Legislative Branch Quiz

The main role of the legislative branch is to...

• Make Laws

• Execute Laws

• Review Laws

Where does the legislative branch get it'spower from?

• Article 1 of the Constitution

• Article 2 of the Constitution

• Article 3 of the Constitution

How many chambers are there in a bicameral legislature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why does the U.S. have a bicameral legislature?

• One chamber wasn't big enough.

• To balance the representation of the people and the states.

• To separate the powers.

• To provide checks and balances.

What chamber of congress is designed to represent the wants and needs of the people?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How long is the a term in the United States House of Representatives

• 2 years

• 6 years

How many members are there TOTAL in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 435

• By Population

• 100

• 2

How many members are there PER STATE in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 435

• By Population

• 100

• 2

What chamber of congress is designed to represent the wants and needs of the state?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How many members TOTAL are there in the Senate?

• 435

• By Population

• 100

• 2