Article I - Legislative Branch of Government

Congress is made up of...

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• Executive Branch and Judicial Branch

• The Supreme Court and its Nine Justices

How many people are voted into the Senate to represent each state?

• 2

• 100

• Depends on the state population

• Depends on the Economy $$

How many people are voted into the House of Representatives from each state?

• 100

• Depends on the state's economy $$

• 2

• Depends on the population of the state

What is the MAX number of members of the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

How many senators represent the United States in total?

• 435

• 100

Congress does NOT have the power to...

• Raise an Army and Navy

• Veto a bill

• Tax the People

• Create a Court System

How old must you be to serve as a United States Senator?

• 25

• 30

• 18

• 21

What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To write and create laws

• To interpret laws based on the constitution

• To enforce laws

In order to serve in the House of Representatives, how old do you need to be?

• 25

• 30

• 21

• 18

Which is NOT a step that needs to be taken to pass a law?

• Write a bill

• Go to a committee

• Vote in Congress

• Veto the bill