Legislative Branch Test

Front

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

Back

Making laws

Front

The below is describing the qualifications to be a ___________.
-must be at least 21 years of age
-must be a citizen of the United States
-must have lived in Georgia for at least two years

Back

representative

Front

The below is describing the qualifications to be a __________.
-must be at least 25 years of age
-must be a citizen of the United States
-must have lived in Georgia for at least two years

Back

senator

Front

What is the length of congressional terms?

Back

2 years

Front

The U.S. has a ____, or two house, legislature.

Back

bicameral

Front

How many votes are needed to stop a filibuster in the senate?

Back

60

Front

Which chamber of congress has the power to impeach officials?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

What are the formal qualifications for U.S. senators?

Back

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state

Front

Define expressed powers.

Back

Powers written directly in the U.S. Constitution

Front

According to the U.S. Constitution, the _________ is the leader of the Senate.

Back

Vice President