Legislative Branch (Reg. Retest)

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of government?

• To make laws
• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws

Which two houses make up the United States Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives
• Senate and Supreme Court
• House of Representatives and Executive

How many senators does each state have?

• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 8 years

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The President
• The Speaker of the House
• The Majority Leader

What is the minimum age to be a senator?

• 30
• 35
• 40

What is the process called when Congress checks the power of the President?

• Veto
• Impeachment
• Filibuster

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?

• To declare war
• To create laws
• To appoint judges
• To collect taxes

What is a bill?

• A proposed law
• A type of tax
• A government official

What happens to a bill if the President vetoes it?

• It becomes law
• It is sent back to Congress
• It is rewritten