Lesson 3.1 - The Legislative Branch

What is the role of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To veto laws

What does bicameralism mean?

• The legislative branch provides advice and consent to all presidential nominations.

• The legislative branch is more powerful than the executive branch.

• The legislative branch has one chamber that makes laws.

• The legislative branch is divided into two parts.

Which of the following statements is true?

• The House represents the people, and the Senate represents the states.

• The House represents the states, and the Senate represents the people.

• The House represents the people, and the Senate represents the people.

• The House represents the states, and the Senate represents the states.

What is one reason that the Framers of the Constitution created a bicameral legislature?

• To reduce the size of Congress

• To increase the power of the legislature

• To balance the interests of the people and the states

• To create a direct democracy

What is the size of the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 6

• 100

• 435

How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What determines the number of represenatives in each state?

• The number of representatives in each state is based on population.

• Each state has an equal number of represenatives.

• The President appoints representatives in each state.

• The size of the economy in each state determines the number of represenatives.

What determines the number of senators in each state?

• The number of senators in each state is based on population.

• Each state has an equal number of senators.

• The President appoints senators in each state.

• The size of the economy in each state determines the number of senators.

What fraction of the Senate is elected every two years?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

How long is the term of a Senator?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years