ARTICLE 1- Legislative Branch

Having 3 branches of gov't is an example of the Constitutional principle of _

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

• federalism

• limited government

Congress is set up as a BICAMERAL legislature, which means _

• there are 2 houses of congress, both equal in power

• there is only 1 house of congress

• congress only has 2 members

• congress only has 2 powers

Which of these are qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives

• at least 25 years old

• US citizen for at least 7 years

• college graduate

• own a business or land

Which of these are qualifications to be a member of the US Senate?

• at least 30 years old

• earn a degree in law

• US citizen for at least 9 years

• have an annual income of at least $250k

The US House of Representatives is up for re-election every __ years

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Members of the US Senate are up for re-election every _ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

The House of Representatives chooses its leader- who is known as __

• the Speaker of the House

• the Master of Ceremonies

• the Majority Leader

• the Giver of Speaches

Who is the "President of the Senate?"

• the Speaker of the House

• the US Vice President

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• the governor of the largest state

What is the Vice President allowed to do when it comes to the Senate?

• Tell Senators which way to vote on key laws

• Advise Senators what types of new laws to introduce

• In case of a tie- be the tie-breaking vote

• Make sure that all laws fit within the views of the President

Which house of Congress is responsible for impeaching public officials such as the President?

• Senate

• House of Representatives