Legislative Branch Review

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Follow laws

How many total members of the House of Representatives are there?

• 50

• 100

• 270

• 435

What is the number of representatives from each state based on?

• Equal number from each state

• Each state's population

• The number of registered voters in each state

• Each state's number of adults

Which is the correct set of qualifications for membership in the House of Representatives?

• 21 years old, U.S. citizen for 5 years

• 25 years old, U.S. citizen for 6 years

• 25 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years

• 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years

True or False? Members of the House of Representatives have 2 year terms in office, and can serve unlimited terms.

• True

• False

What position is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President of the U.S.

• President of the U.S.

• Minority Party Leader

How many senators are there from each state?

• 2

• 50

• 100

• 435

Which of the following is NOT true of members of the U.S. Senate?

• They serve 6 year terms

• They must be at least 30 years old

• They can live anywhere in the U.S.

• They must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years

Which official is the President of the Senate?

• Supreme Justice

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

Which of the following is NOT true about the exclusive powers of the U.S. Senate?

• They propose laws dealing with spending or raising money

• They approve Presidential appointments

• They ratify treaties

• They conduct impeachment trials