Legislative Branch Review

What is the function of the legislative branch as written in the Constitution?

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Amend laws

What determines representation in each chamber of Congress?

• Senate = 2 per state, House = based on population

• Senate = based on population, House = 2 per state

• Both Senate and House = based on population

• Both Senate and House = 2 per state

What role does the Census play in our government?

• Determines Congressional representation

• Sets tax rates

• Elects the President

• Appoints judges

What does the term bicameral mean?

• Two Houses such as the House & Senate

• One House with two leaders

• Two Houses with equal power

• One House with multiple committees

How many members are in the Senate and the House of Representatives? Total?

• 100 senators, 435 Representatives, 535 total

• 200 senators, 400 Representatives, 600 total

• 50 senators, 500 Representatives, 550 total

• 150 senators, 300 Representatives, 450 total

What are the qualifications to be a senator?

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

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

• At least 35 years old, citizen for at least 10 years, live in the state they represent

• At least 40 years old, citizen for at least 12 years, live in the state they represent

What are the qualifications to be a member in the House?

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

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

• At least 35 years old, citizen for at least 10 years, live in the state they represent

• At least 40 years old, citizen for at least 12 years, live in the state they represent

What is the purpose of the House Rules Committee?

• Decides how long and under what rules the full body of the House will debate a bill

• Elects the Speaker of the House

• Appoints members to other committees

• Drafts new legislation

How is the seniority system used in Congress?

• Determines what committees you serve on and whether you are the chair

• Elects the President

• Appoints Supreme Court justices

• Sets the budget for the year

What is the structure of Party Leadership in Congress?

• The President holds leadership powers.

• The political party with the most members holds leadership powers.

• The Vice President holds leadership powers.

• The Speaker of the House holds leadership powers.