Legislative and Executive Branches

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 500

• 150

Which branch can declare war?

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Both Branches

A legislature that has TWO HOUSES.

• Bicameral

• Bicycle

• Biped

• Bicarbonate

The concept that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other two

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Arts and Crafts

What is the job of the President's Cabinet

• Write laws

• Help carry out laws

• Introduce bills

• Vote on legislation

How can Congress check the President's power of veto

• Override with a simple majority vote in one house

• They have no check over this power

• Override with a 2/3 vote of both houses

• Arm wrestle the President

Who can "VETO" a bill?

• Senate

• President

• Branches

• House of Representatives

What is a law called before it becomes a law?

• checks and balances

• Congress

• a Veto

• a bill

What is another word for the entire Legislative Branch?

• Executive

• Congress

• Judicial

• Bob

The Constitution lists the enumerated powers of Congress. Which of the following are powers that Congress has?

• Declare war, make treaties and appoint justices

• Collect taxes, declare war, and coin money

• Create post offices, grant pardons and declare war