Module 3 Review: Legislative Branch

Congress’ main job is to… this is known as legislative power.

• Enforce Laws

• Create Laws

• Interpret Laws

• Collect Taxes

The House of Representatives has ___ members.

• 435

• 100

• 250

• 500

The Senate has ___ members.

• 50

• 200

• 100

• 435

4. Congress has ___ members.

• 535

• 435

• 100

• 50

What are the 3 qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 35 Years old, US Citizen 14 years, Live in State

• 30 Years old, US Citizen 9 years, Live in State

• 21 Years old, US Citizen 5 years, Live in Country

• 25 Years old, US Citizen 7 years, Live in District

What are the 3 qualifications to be a member of the Senate?

• 30 years old, Citizen 14 years, Live in state

• 25 years old, Citizen 7 years, Live in state

• 30 years old, Citizen 9 years, Live in state

• 21 years old, Citizen 5 years, Live in country

Is it more difficult to become a member of the House or Senate? WHY?

• Senate. It requires more experience.

• House. It requires more experience.

• House. The age requirement is higher.

• Senate. Qualifications are harder. Older and wiser.

What does the size of a district tell you about the population density of that district?

• Big District = Low population density; Small District = High Population density

• Big District = High population density; Small District = Low Population density

• Big District = High population density; Small District = High Population density

• Big District = Low population density; Small District = Low Population density

Why does the House have control over all revenue bills?

• It is a tradition from the British Parliament

• Better representation of the people

• The Senate requested it

• It was decided by the Supreme Court

What is “advice and consent?” Which chamber does this?

• Supreme Court. They interpret the law so we ask for their opinions and permission

• House of Representatives. Younger and more energetic so we ask for their opinions and permission

• Senate. Older and wiser so we ask for their opinions and permission

• President. The executive leader so we ask for their opinions and permission