LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

The job of the Legislative Branch is to

• interpret (explain) the laws

• carry out or enforce the laws

• make the laws

The U.S. House of Representatives

• includes two members from each state

• includes four members from each state

• gives representation from each state based on physical size

• gives representation from each state based on population size

The Legislative Branch can check and balance the Executive Branch by doing all of the following EXCEPT

• overriding a presidential veto

• impeaching a president

• confirming all appointments to the Supreme Court

• declaring legislation unconstitutional

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch?

• Determine Rules for Citizenship

• Make Treaties

• Print and Coin Money

• Declare War

The Senate is headed by the

• President

• Vice President

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

In order to be elected to Congress you must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT

• be a natural-born citizen

• residency in the state and/or district you represent

• minimum age requirement

• minimum citizenship requirement

Senators are elected for what length of term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

One power that is specific to the House of Representatives is

• initiating all bills that deal with money

• approving Supreme Court appointments

• approving treaties

• overriding a presidential veto

When voting for a bill, Congressman should take all of the following into account EXCEPT

• constituents wants/needs

• the views of their political parties

• the impact on other countries

• information provided by special interest groups and lobbyists

What is a supermajority?

• 51%

• 67%

• 75%

• 100%