3.7 Understanding the Legislative Branch

What does the legislative branch of government do?

• Vetoes laws

• Interprets laws

• Creates laws

• Enforces laws

How many houses make up the United States Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two houses of Congress called?

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Senate and Court

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Assembly and Senate

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?

• By the state's GDP

• Based on population

• Equally for each state

• By the size of the state

How many senators does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Based on population

• Four

What is the first step in the law-making process?

• The bill is voted on

• The bill is signed into law

• The president proposes a bill

• A member of Congress introduces a bill

What happens if the president vetoes a bill?

• It is automatically discarded

• It can still become law if 2/3 of both houses vote to override the veto

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• It becomes law immediately

At which level do City Council Members or County Commissioners operate?

• International

• Local

• State

• National

What is similar between the lawmaking process at the national and state levels?

• Both involve the president

• Both use a bicameral legislature

• Both involve committees, debates, and votes

• Both processes start in the Senate

Why is understanding the legislative branch important?

• It helps in becoming a lawyer

• It is only important for politicians

• It helps appreciate the importance of citizen participation

• It is not important