AmGov: Legislative Branch

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Cabinet

Congress has two parts. They are:

• President and Vice President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Courts and Judges

• Cabinet and Supreme Court

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 200

• 435

• 50

Senators serve for how many years?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Who leads the Senate and only votes to break ties?

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• Vice President

• President

Which chamber approves presidential appointments and treaties?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Both chambers

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It dies forever.

• Congress can override with 2/3 vote.

• The Supreme Court decides.

• It automatically becomes law.

What is a “bill”?

What does “checks and balances” mean?

What does it mean if Congress impeaches an official?