Unit 4: Legislative Branch Review

Front

What specific type of government does the US have?

Back

Indirect democracy

Front

Who has the power in a democracy?

Back

People

Front

What does the Legislative Branch do?

Back

Make laws

Front

What is federalism?

Back

Government power is divided between national and state governments

Front

Where do national level representatives / senators work?

Back

Washington DC

Front

Where do state level representatives / senators work?

Back

Lansing

Front

You want to complain to your elected representative that the roads around your neighborhood are complete trash and need to be fixed. What level representative do you talk to?

Back

State

Front

After hearing reports that the Social Security fund is set to run out of money by 2033, you decide to call your elected officials to let them know you think Social Security should be funded. What level do you call?

Back

National

Front

What does bicameral mean?

Back

2 house

Front

Which is a chamber of Congress?

Back

House of Representatives