Legislative Branch Sink or Swim

Senators serve

• four-year terms.

• five-year terms.

• six-year terms.

• two-year terms.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

• majority vote.

• two-thirds vote.

• unanimous vote.

• three-quarters vote.

Which is an example of a check on congressional power?

• the power of Congress to declare war

• the power of the President to veto a bill

• the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states

• the power of the states to collect their own taxes

How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

• 100

• 435

• 320

• 265

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

• Life

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

How many members are in the Senate?

• 50

• 435

• 100

• 310

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Senator-in-chief

• Secretary of State

• Superintendent of the Senate

• Vice President

What is the term length of a Senator?

• 6 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

What is the Legislative Branch?

• Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate

• The President

• Government

• Supreme Court

Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Sergeant-at-Arms

• Speaker of the House

• President pro tempore

• Vice President of the US