Topic 7: The Structure of the Legislative Branch

The legislative branch is bicameral because it has two sections. What two parts are included in this branch? 

• The Judicial Branch and Senate
• The House and Executive Branch 
• The House and Senate
• The president and judges

Which word explains a group of people in Congress who are knowledgeable about specific topics? For example, energy or education.

• committee
• filibuster
• Vice President 
• 2/3rds vote

Who is the leader of the House, can create committees, and advocates for what the people want?

• 2/3rds vote
• Vice President 
• President Pro Tempore
• Speaker of the House

When the Vice President is absent, who is in charge of the Senate? They lead conversations about new bills and make sure the Senate runs smoothly.

• President Pro Tempore
• Speaker of the House
• Vice President 
• veto

What part of the Constitution describes the powers and job of the legislative branch?

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

How many senators make up the senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 12

How many seats are in the House of Representatives.

• 435

• 365

• 465

• 345

What is the House of Representatives based on?

• Population

• Popularity

• Equality

• Rights

How are Representatives and Senators selected for their position?

• The Electoral College

• Popular vote by the people

• The President

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• The president

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice