The Legislative Branch examination

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

• 6 years; 2 years
• 4 years each
• 6 years; 4 years
• 2 years; 6 years

Reapportionment of house seats is based on what?

• State Size
• State Population
• Number of Political Districts
• The number of chairs in the room

Why must the Senate approve the President's Supreme Court Justice nominations?

• It allows part of the Legislative branch to check the power of the Executive branch
• So the Senate can filibuster the President's nomination
• It is required that all Executive decisions go through the Senate
• The Senate wants to feel involved in the government

What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To keep the Executive Branch in check.

• To write laws.

• To declare war.

• To take your money.

Every state has at least ___________ Representative

• 0 - States with low population are not guaranteed their own Representative

• 1

• 2

• 7

To run for senator, you must

• be at least 25 years old

• be at least 30 years old

• have been a US Citizen for fifteen years

• have a law degree

Which branch of government can declare war?

• All three branches

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• President

• Supreme Court

What are 3 powers only the Senate can do?

• Impeach, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Start money Bills, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Start money Bills, approve treaties, impeach

Which branch has treaty making power?

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Both Branches