Legislative Branch

U.S. Senators represent..............

• Their districts
• Their entire states
• The country

What is a filibuster?

• A way to stop a vote in the U.S. House.
• A rule that says a U.S. Senator can talk for as long as they want to stop a vote.
• A rule that makes it easier to pass laws.

How many members are there of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100
• 435
• 535

How old do you have to be to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 25
• 30
• 35

How many years are U.S. Senators elected for?

• 2
• 4
• 6

How old do you have to be to be a member of the U.S. Senate?

• 25
• 30
• 35

What specific role is handled by the U.S. House of Representative?

• Confirm presidential appointments
• All legislation dealing with money starts here
• Can order government shutdowns

How long are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected for?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

What specific role does the U.S. Senate have?

• Approves all Presidential appointments
• Deals with all legislation dealing with money
• Can declare war

The number of Congressional districts in a state is determined by........

• Land mass
• Election results
• Population