Legislative Branch Flashcards
Legislative Branch
Has the power to make laws
Speaker of the House
The speaker is the presider of the House of Representatives.
Congress
Represents the people of their district by holding hearings, by developing, and voting on legislation.
How does a bill become a law?
(Hint: 5 steps)
1.) It’s proposed
2.) Sent to committee
3.) goes to the house or senate to be debated
4.) Talked about on the floor
5.) Goes to the president to get signed or veto.
How is the U.S. House of Representatives apportioned?
It’s based on state population
How many Reps are appointed in total?
435
How is the U.S. Senate apportioned?
Two from each state
How many Senators are there total?
100
If you have an idea for a new law, and you live in a state WITHOUT the initiative process, how could you go about getting your idea out there?
Doing the indirect process in which they are submitted to the legislature.
How many votes does the senate need to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds
Who is President of the Senate?
Vice President
