US Constitution Flashcard Review

Front

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

To make laws

Front

The Legislative Branch is made up of what 2 groups?

Back

Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

How is the number of Senators per state decided?

Back

2 per state

Front

How long is the term for a US Senator?

Back

6 years

Front

How is the number of representatives per state decided?

Back

Based on the population of the state

Front

How long is the term for a US House of Representatives?

Back

2 years

Front

How many representatives does Illinois have in the US House of Representatives?

Back

18

Front

An idea for a new law is? Options: Judicial Review, Veto, Bill, Ratify

Back

Bill

Front

Where does a bill for a new law start?

Back

It can start in either the Senate or House of Representatives

Front

After a bill has passed in both the Senate and the House of Representatives where does it go to next?

Back

To the president