3.7 Legislative Branch Practice

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

Make Laws

Front

What two parts of government make up Congress?

Back

Senate and House of Representatives

Front

Where must all bills raising revenue (taxes) start?

Back

In the House of Representatives

Front

Congress is bicameral which means what?

Back

It is made up of two chambers

Front

How many Senators are there per state?

Back

2

Front

How are the number of Senators per state chosen?

Back

Every state gets the same amount - equal representation

Front

How are Representatives chosen?

Back

It's based on state population.

Front

To serve as a Senator, one must be...

Back

30 years old

Front

To serve as a Representative, one must be...

Back

25 years old

Front

To serve as a Senator, one must be a citizen for at least...

Back

9 years