The Legislative Branch

What are the three branches of government listed in the US Constitution?

• Legislative

• Senate

• Judicial

• Federalism

• Executive

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

• The Senate and House of Representatives

• The President and His Cabinet

• The Supreme Court and Federal Courts

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--

• Cabinet

• Capital

• Parliament
• Congress

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

• Make Laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

How many US Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 270

How long is the term for a US Senator?

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• 8 Years

• Life

How many members are in the US House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 270

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

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• 8 Years

• Life

The number of members in the House of Representatives for each state is based on:

• land size

• population
• it's equal for every state

• amount of cities

The powers of the Legislative Branch for the Federal government are described in ___

• Article I (1)

• Article II (2)

• Article III (3)

• Article VI (6)