Legislative Branch Vocabulary

Powers from the enumerated powers and the necessary and

proper clause. These powers are not stated specifically in the Constitution.

• Implied Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Expressed Powers

A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses.

• Bicameral

• Senate

• Census

• Impeachment

In both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the

political party to which fewer than half the members belong.

• Majority Party

• Minority Party

• Minority Leader

• Majority Leader

The principal leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives or in the Senate.

• Majority Party

• Minority Leader

• Minority Party

• Majority Leader

The branch of government has the power to make laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president.

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

• Vice President

Which of the follow are qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

Which of the follow are qualifications to be a member of the US Senate?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

Which of the follow are qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• doesn't have to live in the state from which elected

• must live in the state from which elected

Which of the follow are qualifications to be a member of the US Senate?

• doesn't have to live in the state from which elected

• must live in the state from which elected