Legislative Branch

What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforce laws

• Determine if laws are constitutional

• Create laws

The Legislative Branch is made up of who?

• Judges

• Senators

• Congressmen

How do members of Congress become appointed?

• The people voting

• Paying the government for a seat

• Being appointed by the president

How many members are in the House of Reps?

• 100

• 350

• 435

How many US Senators are there from each state?

• 1

• 2

• Based on population

How many US Representatives are there from each state?

• 1

• 2

• Based on population

How many members are in the Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 200

The following is NOT a benefit of being a Congressional member:

• medical benefits

• Protection from arrest at all times

• $174,000

The initiation of charges against a public official for misconduct is known as...

• Prosecution

• Dismissal

• Impeachment

What Congressional Investigation examined President Nixon's involvement in spying on and sabotaging his political competition?

• Pear Harbor Attack

• Iran-Contra Affair

• Watergate Scandal