Legislative Branch

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What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

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write and make the laws

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What is the large group called in the Legislative Branch?

Back

Congress

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How many Senators are in the Senate?

Back

100

Front

Why do we have only 100 Senators?

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There are 2 from each state.

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How long is a Senator's term?

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6 years

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Who controls the Senate?

Back

Vice President

Front

What happens if there is a tie in the Senate after they vote?

Back

the Vice-President breaks the tie

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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

Front

What is the term for how long the House is elected?

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2 years

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What is the number of representatives based on?

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the states population