Legislative branch intro review

What does the Legislative branch do?

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

How many members are in the House of Representatives (HOR)?

• 535

• 435

• 100

• 200

How many senators per state?

• It depends on population

• 100

• 2

• 50

How were senators originally chosen?

• Chosen by the president

• Chosen through direct popular vote/elections

• Chosen by secret ballot

• Chosen by state legislatures

What does bicameral mean?

• 2 house legislature

• 2 branches of government

• 2 senators per state

Check all the qualifications for the Senate.

• must be 25 years old

• must be 30 years old

• must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years

• must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years

• must live in state representing

What are the 2 houses of the legislative branch called? Choose 2 answers.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Parliament

• Cabinet

Who is the leader of the House?

• Vice president

• President pro tempore

• Speaker of the House

• Prime minister

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Vice president

• Speaker of the House

• Prime minister

• President pro tempore

What are 2 powers of the House of Representatives?

• impeach officials of wrong doing

• hears the impeachment trial

• creates all bills involving money/revenue

• approves or rejects treaties