Ch.5 Congress

A bill is

• a proposed law
• a payment Congress makes
• used to collect taxes
• an order by Congress to carry out its laws

Each state has ____ number of senators.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• based on states population 

Mathew is 27 years old, is a U.S. citizen, and has lived in the the Texas for 10 years.  Can Mathew be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

• Senator
• Representative
• Both
• Neither

Emily is 36 years old and was born in the U.S. She has graduated for Harvard Law School and has resided in California for 15 years. Can Emily be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

• Senator
• Representative
• Both
• Neither

Jessalyn is 24 years old and is a U.S. Citizen. She is currently enrolled in Law School. She has lived in North Carolina for 10 years. Can Jessalyn be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

• Senator
• Representative
• Both 
• Neither

Term of office is 6 years, with 1/3 of its members up for reelection every 2 years

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

Representation is based on a state's population

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

Serves as the jury during impeachment process

• Senate (alone)
• House of Representatives (alone)
• Congress (both chambers)

According to the Constitution. The President of the Senate is the

• President of the USA
• Vice-President of the USA
• Secretary of State
• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

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