Legislative Branch

What is the Legislative Branch?

• Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate

• The President

• Government

• Supreme Court

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 235

• 335

• 435

• 535

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

• 2

• It depends on the population within each state.

• The President decides.

• The people vote.

How many members in the Senate?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

How many senators does each state get?

• 2

• It depends on the population

• 3

• 4

How does a bill become law? (2 answers)

• The Senate and the House of Representatives must debate and vote on the bill.

• Governor signs within 5 days.

• The Senate makes it a law.

• The House of Representatives makes it law.

Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?

• The President or the Governor for a state.

• Senators

• Representatives

• Vice-President

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• The President

• The Cabinet

• The Congress

• The Executive Office

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

• Life

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Jack is considering a run for the House of Representatives. He is a US Citizen by birth. How old must he be?

• 25

• 35

• 30

• 21