The Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.

• Lawmaking

• Law enforcing

• Law ignoring

• Court

How many TOTAL Senators do we have?

• 2

• 100

• 435

• 535

Which house requires you be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years and live in the state and district you represent?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

If you are a member of this house you must represent the citizens across your entire state.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which section of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

A tax bill must start in which house?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called

• implied powers.

• enumerated powers.

• congressional powers.

• powerful powers.

If the president ignores the bill and Congress is in session, how many days does it take for the bill to become a law?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Bicameral means

• 1 house.

• 2 houses.

• 3 houses.

• 4 houses.

Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?

• Senate

• House of Representatives