Legislative Branch

Which article in the U.S. Constitution states the structure and powers of the legislative branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Congress is made up of the -

• president and vice president

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and General Assembly

How many senators does each state get in Congress?

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?

• 4

• depends on the state's size

• 3

• depends on the state's population

Bicameral means a -

• one-house legislature

• two-house legislature

• multiple house legislature

What is another name for the legislative branch?

• President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

Which is NOT a power of Congress?

• Create laws

• Declare war

• Appoint federal judges

• Collecting taxes

How can Congress "check" the power of the president?

• declare acts unconstitutional

• Override vetos

• Confirm or deny appointments

• Impeach and convict

How can Congress "check" the power of the judicial branch?

• Declare acts unconstitutional

• impeach and convict federal judges

• override court rulings

• confirm or deny federal judges

What do you call the way the three branches of government keep each other's power in control?

• Checks and Laws

• Checks and Balances

• Checks and Rulings