The Legislative Branch

How many senators are in congress?

• 100

• 50

• 435

• 400

Which of the following people could run for senate?

• Mary is 45, lives in South Carolina, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in Ireland.

• Sarah is 35, lives in California, and has lived there for the past 5 years. She was born in Michigan.

• John is 25, lives in Arizona, and has lived there for the past 4 years. He was born in Mexico.

• Mark is 30, was born and raised in New York, and recently moved to California.

The Majority and Minority Leaders are roles in the...

• Senate

• Cabinet

• House of Representatives

• Committees

The President Pro Tempore is a position in...

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Congressional Committee

Which of the following can run for a House of Representatives seat?

• Mary is 25, lives in South Carolina, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in New Hampshire.

• Jenna is 45, lives in New Mexico, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in Wales

• John is 20, lives in Vermont, and has lived there for the past year. He was born in Michigan.

• Sarah is 55, lives in Michigan and has lived there for the past 7 years. She was born in California.

How many people are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 50

• 400

• 435

The Speaker of the House is a position in...

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Cabinet

• Congressional Committees

Who can "veto" a bill?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House

​ (a)   ​ start out as​ ​ (b)  

• Laws
• Bills

What is the first step of creating a new federal law?

• A bill is drafted

• A bill is introduced

• A bill is sent ot committee