Legislative Branch

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What is the Legislative Branch?

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Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate

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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

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How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?

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It depends on the population within each state.

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How many members in the Senate?

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100

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How many senators does each state get?

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2

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Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?

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The President or the Governor for a state.

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Can a bill that was vetoed still make it into law? How?

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Yes, the House of Representatives and the Senate vote 2/3 and can cancel the veto.

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Which Legislative branch does a bill have to be introduced to first?

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Either the House of Representatives or the Senate

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What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

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The Congress