U.S. Government Branches

What is the main responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Creating laws

• Declaring war

Which branch of the government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

How many houses are there in the Legislative Branch?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the other name for the Senate?

• Upper house

• Lower house

• House of Representatives

• Congress

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

What are the qualifications to be a Senator?

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, live in the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, live in the state they represent

• At least 35 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 14 years, born in the United States

• At least 18 years old, U.S. citizen, able to understand English

What are the qualifications to be a Representative?

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, live in the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, live in the state they represent

• At least 35 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 14 years, born in the United States

• At least 18 years old, U.S. citizen, able to understand English

What is the process for a bill to become a law?

• Reviewed by the Supreme Court, approved by the President

• Approved by the Senate, signed by the President

• Approved by the House of Representatives, signed by the President

• Approved by both houses of Congress, signed by the President

What can the President do with a bill?

• Sign it into law or veto it

• Declare war or negotiate treaties

• Create a budget or levy taxes

• Approve high-level positions or interpret laws