The Legislative Branch

Look at the following list: Have been a US citizen for at least 7 years Live in the state they represent Be at least 25 years old What would be the best title for this list?

• Qualifications to run for House of Representatitves
• Qualifications to run for U.S. Senate
• Qualifications to run for Governor of Florida
• Qualifications to run for President of the United States

Read the following excerpt and answer the question below. . . . shall have the Power To lay and collect Taxes . . . Throughout the United States . . . -Article I, US Constitution Which person or group has this role in the United States government?

• the Congress
• the President
• the Supreme Court
• the Federal Reserve Board

What are the two houses of the United States Congress?

• Senate and House of Laws
• Senate and House of Delegates
• Senate and House of Commons
• Senate and House of Representatives

What is the purpose of a Conference Committee review of a bill that has already been approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• to create a calendar indicating when the new law will go into effect
• to fact-check the accuracy of the content before the president sees it
• to work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill
• to create an agreement between the House and Senate so the president cannot veto the bill

Federal Lawmaking Process -Introduce the bill -Discuss and vote in committee -? -Approval given by the President Which step is missing from this list

• vote by the citizens
• review by the courts
• revision by the executive
• approval by the entire legislature

What is one of Congress's main powers?

• interpret legislation
• enforce legislation
• create legislation
• veto legislation

Which statement best describes a similarity in the law-making process at the local, state, and federal levels?

• Laws are approved by the courts.
• Laws are signed by the executive.
• Laws are approved by the citizens.
• Laws are signed by the bill's author.