Branch Quiz

What does the Legislative Branch of the nation do?

• Enforces the nation's laws

• Interprets the nation's laws

• Makes the nation's laws

• Oversees the nation's defense

Which two parts make up the Legislative Branch?

• The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

• The President and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Executive Department and the Judicial Department

How many Senators does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Four

• It varies based on the state's population

How long is the term for a Senator?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

How are Senators elected?

• By the state legislature

• By the President

• Directly by the people from their state

• By the Supreme Court

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50 members

• 100 members

• 435 members

• 535 members

What determines the number of representatives in the House of Representatives?

• The size of the state

• The population of each state

• The decision of the President

• The number of Senators from the state

How long is the term for a Representative in the House of Representatives?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Indefinite until replaced

How are Representatives to the House of Representatives elected?

• By the state legislature

• By the President

• Directly by those from their congressional districts

• By the Senate

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50 members

• 100 members

• 435 members

• 535 members