SS.7.C.3.3

The main job of the Legislative Branch is to...

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• Make Laws

The main job of the Executive Branch is to...

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• Make Laws

The main job of the Judicial Branch is to...

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• Make Laws

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.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

• First Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Article I

When the House and Senate wish to do business together, they hold a...

• Bicameral Congress.

• General election.

• Joint session.

• Press conference.

Which pairing is correct?

• Senate- Based off Population

• Senate-Lower House

• H.O.R. - 435 Members

• H.O.R- Six Year Terms

Congress may override a presidential veto with...

• Majority vote.

• Three-fifths vote.

• Two-thirds vote.

• Unanimous vote

What do we call it when Congress stretches it powers to meet new needs?

• Ex Post Facto Laws

• Impeach

• Bill of Attainder

• Elastic Clause

Which of the following is not a power of congress?

• Declare War

• Negotiate Peace Treaties

• Make Money

• Maintain the Army