Understanding the Legislative Branch

What two groups make up the legislative branch of the U.S.?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and House of Lords

• Congress and Parliament

• Parliament and Senate

How many senators does each state have?

• Based on population

• 2

• Varies by state size

• 4

What determines the number of House of Representatives members a state has?

• Population

• Land size

• State's GDP

• Number of schools

Before being signed into law, what is a proposed law called?

• A declaration

• A bill

• An amendment

• A treaty

Who casts the deciding vote in a 50-50 Senate vote?

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

Which chamber of Congress initiates the impeachment process?

• Both chambers

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Senate

What majority is needed to override a presidential veto?

• Unanimous decision

• Three-fourths majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Simple majority

Who leads the House of Representatives?

• The President

• The Majority Leader

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

How long is a Senator's term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Can members of the legislative branch be re-elected multiple times?

• No, only once

• Yes, without limits

• No, they serve for life

• Yes, but only twice