Legislative Branch (10 questions)

Front

What is another name for the Legislative Branch of the United States government?

Back

The Congress

Front

What are the two parts that make up the Legislative Branch of government?

Back

The House of Representatives and the Senate

Front

How many Senators does each state have?

Back

2

Front

How many representatives in the House does each state have?

Back

It depends on the population of the state

Front

What is the total number of U.S. Senators and House of Representatives?

Back

100 Senators and 435 Representatives

Front

Which of the following is not a step that a bill must take to become a law?

• A member of Congress must present the bill to Congress.
• The bill must be accepted by a congressional special committee.
• The bill must be voted on and passed by both houses of Congress.
• The president must sign the bill into law.
• The governor of each state must sign off on the law.

Back

The governor of each state must sign off on the law.

Front

If the president vetoes a bill, what can the Congress do to override his veto and turn the bill into law?

Back

They can vote again on the bill and if it passes by a two-thirds majority, then it becomes a law.

Front

Which one of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?

• Power to declare war
• Power to tax citizens
• Power to select the vice president
• Power to ratify treaties with other countries
• Power to oversee the government

Back

Power to select the vice president

Front

What is the primary job of the legislative branch?

Back

To write up and vote on laws

Front

How often are Senators and Representatives elected?

Back

Senators every 6 years and Representatives every 2 years