Forming a Government

What article established the Legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What are the jobs of the Legislative branch?

• Makes laws, declares war, regulates commerce, controls taxing and spending policies

• Interprets laws, reviews lower court decisions

• Enforces laws, commands the military

• Conducts foreign policy, negotiates treaties

What is Congress broken into?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and Lower Courts

• Executive Office and Cabinet

• Departments and Agencies

What is the title of a member of the House of Representatives?

• Representative

• Senator

• Governor

• Mayor

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 435 members total

• 100 members total

• 50 members total

• 200 members total

How old do members of the House of Representatives have to be?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

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

• 2 year term

• 4 year term

• 6 year term

• 8 year term

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker

• President

• Vice President

• Majority Leader

What is the title of a Senate member?

• Senator

• Representative

• Governor

• Mayor

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100 members total

• 435 members total

• 50 members total

• 200 members total