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The Legislative Branch

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many senators are in congress?

a)

100

b)

50

c)

435

d)

400

2.

Which of the following people could run for senate?

a)

Mary is 45, lives in South Carolina, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in Ireland.

b)

Sarah is 35, lives in California, and has lived there for the past 5 years. She was born in Michigan.

c)

John is 25, lives in Arizona, and has lived there for the past 4 years. He was born in Mexico.

d)

Mark is 30, was born and raised in New York, and recently moved to California.

3.

The Majority and Minority Leaders are roles in the...

a)

Senate

b)

Cabinet

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Committees

4.

The President Pro Tempore is a position in...

a)

The Cabinet

b)

The Senate

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

The Congressional Committee

5.

Which of the following can run for a House of Representatives seat?

a)

Mary is 25, lives in South Carolina, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in New Hampshire.

b)

Jenna is 45, lives in New Mexico, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in Wales

c)

John is 20, lives in Vermont, and has lived there for the past year. He was born in Michigan.

d)

Sarah is 55, lives in Michigan and has lived there for the past 7 years. She was born in California.

6.

How many people are in the House of Representatives?

a)

100

b)

50

c)

400

d)

435

7.

The Speaker of the House is a position in...

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

The Senate

c)

The Cabinet

d)

Congressional Committees

8.

Who can "veto" a bill?

a)

The President

b)

The Vice President

c)

The Senate

d)

The House

9.

​ (a)   ​ start out as​ ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Laws
Bills
10.

What is the first step of creating a new federal law?

a)

A bill is drafted

b)

A bill is introduced

c)

A bill is sent ot committee