The Legislative Branch

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch of the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To veto laws

Which two houses make up the United States Congress?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The House of Commons and the House of Lords

• The Assembly and the Council

• The Parliament and the Senate

How many senators are there in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

What is the term length for a United States Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected as a United States Representative?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

Which power is NOT granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• To declare war

• To coin money

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To regulate commerce

What part of the Constitution describes the powers and job of the legislative branch?

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

Legislature with two houses

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

The Upper House of Congress

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Congress is a bicameral legislature.  What are the 2 houses of Congress called?

• House of Representatives and Secretary
• Senate and Congress
• Supreme Court and Congress
• House of Representatives and Senate