Game Part 1

Where in the U.S. Constitution can you locate information about the Legislative Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Preamble

What is the main purpose or function of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To protect the president

Congress is bicameral (divided into two chambers). What are there names?

• Senate and Cabinet

• Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Representatives and Cabinet

• Supreme Court and Cabinet

Together Senate and House of Representatives may be referred to as ___________

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

In the legislative lawmaking process (how a bill becomes a law), what is the last step?

• Bill is sent to the president

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is reported

• Bill goes to committee

How can Congress respond to a presidential veto?

• By sending the veto back to the president

• By overriding with 2/3 vote

• By sending the veto to the supreme court

• By overriding with a 3/4 vote

What are some enumerated powers of the Legislative Branch?

• Declare War

• Approve Presidential Appointments

• Impeach the President

• Approve Treaties

• Sign bills into laws

Explain how a bill becomes a law in the United States. Include the role of both houses of Congress in your explanation.

• A bill is introduced in either house, debated, and must be approved by both houses before being sent to the President.

• A bill is introduced in the Senate, approved by the President, and then sent to the House.

• A bill is introduced in the House, approved by the Senate, and then sent to the Supreme Court.

• A bill is introduced in the Senate, debated, and then sent directly to the President.

What are the qualifications to become President of the United States?

• Must be 30 years old, live in the country for 10 years, and be a natural-born citizen

• Must be 35 years old, live in the country for 14 years, and be a natural-born citizen

• Must be 40 years old, live in the country for 20 years, and be a natural-born citizen

• Must be 45 years old, live in the country for 25 years, and be a natural-born citizen

Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

• Governor

• Mayor

• Senator

• Chief Justice