Civics Chapter 10 - Legislative Branch

How many representatives are there in the HR?

• 100

• 538

• 435

• 50

What principle of government?

Congress is split into two chambers to ensure no one chamber has all the power.

• checks and balances

• federalism

• separation of powers

• limited government

How is the legislative branch checked by the executive branch?

• both chambers of Congress have to approve a bill for it to become law

• the president can declare a law unconstitutional

• the president can impeach members of Congress

• the president can veto congressional bills

How is the legislative branch checked by the judicial branch?

• the Supreme Court can veto a bill

• the Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress

• Congress can create lower federal courts

• the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional

What is the term of a representative in the HR?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 3 years

What is the term of a Senator?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 3 years

The HR and Senate are the two chambers/houses of

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

Which house of Congress is based on population?

• HR

• Senate

How old do you have to be to run for the HR?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

How long must you be a US citizen to run for the HR?

• 7

• 9

• 14

• must be native born