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WorksheetsLegislative Branch of U.S. Government
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How many groups make up the Legislative Branch?
1
2
3
4
How many total senators make up the Legislative Branch?
2
50
100
435
The Legislative Branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________.
cabinet
Parliament
representatives
Congress
This group of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state.
House of Representatives
Senate
President
Supreme Court
This group of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population.
House of Representatives
Senate
President
Supreme Court
The main responsibility of the Legislative Branch is ____________.
enforce laws
create or make laws
interpret laws
hear court cases
Senators are elected every ____________ years.
2
4
6
10
Representatives are elected every ____________ years.
2
4
6
10
Where does the Legislative Branch meet to carry out their responsibilities?
Justice Building
National Archives
Capitol Building
White House
When a law has been approved by both groups in Congress, who does it go to for approval?
Governors
President
Supreme Court
Vice President
True or false? Even if Congress approves a law, the President can veto (reject) it.
True
False
According to the article you read, what powers does the Legislative Branch have? Check all that apply.
initiate spending bills
bring legal action against a government official
approve treaties
appoint cabinet members
Which article in the U.S. Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
True or false? States with more people have more senators.
True
False
Who elects members of the Legislative Branch?
the people
the president
the Supreme Court
the Senators
