Unit 4 - House and Senate Quiz

What branch makes the laws?

• Tree Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

How many senators are there today?

• 435

• 2

• 100

• 535

Which (three) are powers given only to the House of Representatives?

• Money bills start in the House

• Acts as the jury to decide if judge or president is guilty

• Impeachment begins in the House

• Picks president if there is a tie or no majority in the electoral college

How long does a representative have to be a U.S. citizen?

• 7 years

• 9 years

• 14 years

• None

The vice-president is the president of the senate

• True

• False

A bicameral legislature has three branches

• True

• False

How long do representatives serve every time they are elected?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

How old does a senator have to be?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

What does the legislative branch do?

• Enforces the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Does nothing with the laws

• Makes the laws

How many senators does each state get?

• 100

• 435

• 1

• 2