Constitution Practice

Front

What article created the Legislative Branch?

Back

Article I

Tags

8.2.3

8.2.6

8.2.7

Front

What is another name for the Legislative branch?

Back

Congress

Tags

8.2.3

8.2.6

8.2.7

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

Make laws

Tags

8.2.3

8.2.6

8.2.7

Front

Who proposes bills?

Back

Member of the House of Representatives

Front

How many Representatives are there?

Back

435

Answer explanation

Remember: read the question carefully on the test! If it says TOTAL congressional representatives then the answer will be 535.

Front

How long are House of Representatives members' terms?

Back

2 years

Front

How many Senators are there in total?

Back

100

Answer explanation

There are two Senators per state:

2 x 50= 100

Front

How many Senators per state?

Back

2

Front

How long are Senators' terms?

Back

6 years

Front

How many total congressional members are there (both branches)?

Back

535

Answer explanation

TOTAL members:

100 senators+435 representatives= 535 total members