Unit 3: The Legislative Branch

What is the Legislative Branch?

• The branch of our government that enforces or carries out the laws
• The leader of the House of Representatives, he or she is in charge of the meetings and helps guide legislation. They are also third in line to be President of the United States.
• The branch of our government that makes the laws
• Written in 1787, this document outlines how the United States government will function.

What is the Senate?

• A group of 100 lawmakers, two from each state, who represent their entire state's interests.
• A group of 435 lawmakers, the amount from each state depends on the state's population, who represent a smaller group of people within the state.
• The branch of our government that ensures that laws follow the Constitution; they interpret the laws
• A group of nine justices who listen to court cases that challenge the constitutionality of laws created by Congress

What is the House of Representatives?

• He/she presides over the Senate and keeps order. He/she may only vote to break a tie.
• The branch of our government that enforces or carries out the laws
• A group of 100 lawmakers, two from each state, who represent their entire state's interests.
• A group of 435 lawmakers, the amount from each state depends on the state's population, who represent a smaller group of people within the state.

What is the Speaker of the House?

• The leader of the House of Representatives, he or she is in charge of the meetings and helps guide legislation. They are also third in line to be President of the United States.
• He/she presides over the Senate and keeps order. He/she may only vote to break a tie.
• The chief executive of the United States; their primary job is to enforce the laws of the legislative branch, command the military, and lead the nation
• A group of nine justices who listen to court cases that challenge the constitutionality of laws created by Congress

What is the President of the Senate?

• A permanent change to the constitution that requires the state's approval
• The third article of the Constitution lays out the organization of the Judicial Branch. This branch includes the 9 Supreme court justices and the Federal courts.
• The Vice President of the United States. He/she presides over the Senate and keeps order. He/she may only vote to break a tie.
• Written in 1787, this document outlines how the United States government will function.

Where would you find a political party’s stance on issues?

• in their platform.

• in a televised debate.

• a campaign commercial.

• in the Constitution of the United States.

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws
• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To be bossy

Name the 2 parts of Congress.

• President & Supreme Court
• House of Representatives & Senate
• Supreme Court & Senate
• House of Representatives & Supreme Court

What are the 3 requirements to get into the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
• 30 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 135
• 235
• 335
• 435