Legislative Branch

Before the adoption of the Constitution, the newly independent states were joined by:

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

The Preamble begins with

• When in the course of human events...

• We the citizens need to form...

• As people of the United States

• We the people of the United States...

The number of Articles in the US Constitution is

• nine

• three

• two

• seven

Which article of the Constitution describes the Legislative Branch?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To carry out laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

What does the term "bicameral" mean?

• Approve

• Two Houses

• Propose

• Two Sessions

How long is a US Senator's term of office?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What was the name of the compromise that gave us a bicameral legislature?

• Connecticut or Great Compromise

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

What is the current size of the US House of Representatives?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

How many votes does it take to pass a bill through the House & Senate?

• plurality

• simple majority, 50% + 1 vote

• super majority, 2/3

• unanimous