Exploring Government Final, Articles (5/14/24)

What is the major duty of the legislative branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

What is the legislative body called?

• Cabinet

• Congress

• Court

Where does Congress meet?

• Supreme Court

• White House

• Capital Building in Washington, D.C.

What two houses make up the Congress?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Commons and Parliament

• House of Government and Military

When do Congress' meetings begin?

• The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

• Third day of January every odd numbered year

• The second day in January

What is the name of the record and notes of the meetings of Congress?

• The White House Record

• Governmental Record

• Congressional Record

What is NOT a privilege of the members of Congress?

• Security for them and their family members for life

• Immunity from being arrested anywhere near Congress

• Immunity from being sued/punished for anything they say

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 535

• 435

• 335

When is the Census taken?

• Every 2 year

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

What are the three qualifications to be a representative?

• At least 25 years old, citizen of the country for at least 7 year, resident of the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, citizen of the country for at least 9 year, resident of the state they represent

• At least 35 years old, a natural born citizen of the country, resident of the states for at least 14 years