WorksheetsLegislative Branch Overview
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.
Lawmaking
Law enforcing
Law ignoring
Court
Federal laws apply to whom?
citizens
big states
everyone
government
How many TOTAL Senators do we have?
2
100
435
535
Which house requires you be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years and live in the state and district you represent?
Senate
House of Representatives
If you are a member of this house you must represent the citizens across your entire state.
Senate
House of Representatives
Which Article of the Constitution is the longest and talks about the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
How many total Representatives are there in the House?
50
100
435
535
A tax bill or budget must start in which house?
Senate
House of Representatives
Who is the President of the Senate?
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Vice President
President
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Vice President
President
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
Congress can pass bills over a presidential veto with ______ vote.
1/2
2/3
3/4
5/6
The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called
implied powers.
expressed powers.
congressional powers.
powerful powers.
Bicameral means
1 house.
2 houses.
3 houses.
4 houses.
Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?
Senate
House of Representatives
Serves 2 year terms
Senate
House of Representatives
Represents districts congressional within a State
Senate
House of Representatives
Must be 30 or older, a citizen for 9 years and live in the state they represent
Senate
House of Representatives
Serve 6 year terms
Senate
House of Representatives
The powers that are not specifically mentioned, but that we have determined are "Necessary & proper" for Congress to have been called...
implied powers.
expressed powers.
congressional powers.
powerful powers.
