Legislative Branch Review

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives (with voting power)?

• 235

• 335

• 435

• 438

How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?

• 2

• It depends on the population within each state.

• The President decides.

• Each state legislature decides.

How many members are there currently in the Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 438

• 538

How many senators does each state get?

• 2

• It depends on the population

• 3

• 4

Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?

• The President or the Governor for a state.

• Senators

• Representatives

• Vice-President

Can a bill that was vetoed still make it into law? How?

• No, it is has been decided; it is final.

• No, bills can get vetoed.

• Yes, the House of Representatives and the Senate vote 2/3 and can cancel the veto.

• Yes, the Vice President can change the President's mind.

Which Legislative branch does a bill have to be introduced to first?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Executive Branch

• Either the House of Representatives or the Senate

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• The President

• The Cabinet

• The Congress

• The Executive Office

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch

• Enforce the Laws

• Judge the Laws

• Create the Laws

• None of the above

Congress is known as a "Bicameral", what does that mean?

• Two people

• Two houses

• Two cameras (looks)

• Two camels