Legislative Branch Flashcards
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
Who is the Legislative branch?
Congress
Congress is made up of 2 parts (2 houses) which are called…
The House of Representatives & The Senate
Number of Senators each state has
2 Senators
How many Representatives in the House does each state have?
it depends on how many people live in each state (population)
What is the total number of Senators in the Senate?
100 (2 Senators from each state x 50 states = 100)
What is the total number of Representatives in the House of Representatives currently?
435 Representatives
Congress has the power to… (name 3)
declare war, collect taxes, borrow money
How old do you have to be to be a Representative?
at least 25 years old
How old do you have to be to be a Senator?
at least 30 years old
What is a Senator’s term? (how long do they serve)
6 years
What is a Representative’s term? (how long do they serve)
2 years
What is the title of who leads the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Title of the person who is the leader of the Senate.
Vice President
