Exploring the Legislative Branch with Uncle Sam

What two bodies make up the legislative branch of the U.S.?

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

• President and Senate

• Senate and Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and Senate

How many senators does each state have?

• Based on population

• 1

• 2

• 4

What determines the number of Representatives a state has?

• Land size

• Population

• Number of cities

• Economic status

Before being signed into law, what is a proposed law called?

• A bill

• A decree

• A mandate

• An amendment

Who casts the deciding vote in a 50-50 Senate vote?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

• President

Which chamber of Congress initiates the impeachment process?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Both chambers simultaneously

What majority is needed to override a presidential veto?

• Three-fourths majority

• Unanimous decision

• Two-thirds majority

• Simple majority

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 365

• 50

• 435

• 100

What term length do Senators serve?

• No fixed term

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

Can members of the legislative branch be re-elected indefinitely?

• No, only two terms allowed

• Yes, without limits

• No, only three terms allowed

• Yes, but only for Senators