Legislative Branch Review

The Framers (Writers) of the Constitution favored bicameralism because...

• The houses might act as a check and balance on each other

• Two houses could be more favorable towards the President

• One house would spend more money than two

• Great Britain had only one Parliament

How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives? 

• Representation is equal for each state

• Population

• States can have as many delegates as they wish, but each state receives just one vote.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 275

• 435

How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?

• 200; equal representation (4 senators per state)

• 100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)

• 150; population

Jack is considering running for the House of Representatives. He is a US Citizen by birth. How old must he be?

• 25

• 35

• 30

• 21

Gwen is considering running for Senate. She is a US citizen by naturalization. How long would she have to have been a citizen of the US to be able to run for Senate?

• 7 years a citizen

• 9 years a citizen

• 14 years a citizen

• 5 years a citizen

What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce laws.

• To interpret laws.

• To create laws.

The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to impeach an elected official. What does the word impeach mean?

• It is a charge of misconduct against of a public official.

• It is an award given to officials that are very good at their jobs.

• It is the ability to refuse to allow someone to run for Congress.

• It is the ability to honor a regular citizen for their bravery.

What must happen after bill is introduced?

• It is voted on

• It is signed by the President

• It placed in committee for further research

• Nothing

What is the system of checks and balances?

• A way to make sure no single branch of government becomes too powerful

• A way to make sure the national government has all the power

• The system for electing the president