The Legislative Branch

How many members are in Congress?

• 500
• 600
• 535
• 450

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 435
• 450
• 400
• 500

 How many members are in the Senate?

• 75
• 150
• 100
• 50

The states in the House of Representatives are divided into what?

• Legislative areas
• Voting precincts
• Electoral regions
• Congressional districts

Senators serve how many years before their next election?

Representatives serve how many years before their next election?

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House
• Senate President
• House Whip
• Majority Leader

Who presides over the Senate and can only vote to break a tie?

• Vice President of the United States
• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• Majority Leader of the Senate
• Speaker of the House

What are committees that are part of Congress permanently called?

• Select Committees
• Advisory Committees
• Standing Committees
• Joint Committees

What is it called when Congress stretches its powers to meet new needs not stated in the Constitution?

• Implied powers "Elastic Clause"

• Delegated authorities
• Constitutional amendments
• Explicit powers