Legislative Branch Flashcards
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Q
What are the two groups in the legislative branch?
A
Senate and the House of Representatives
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Q
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
A
to make laws
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Q
Who is the top person of the Senate?
A
Vice President known as the President of the Senate
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Q
Who is the top person for the House?
A
Speaker of the House
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Q
What is the term for a senator?
A
6 years
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Q
What is the term for a representative in the House?
A
2 years
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Q
What are the powers that only this branch has?
A
make laws
impeach president or judge
declare war
override a veto
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Q
What are the key parts of how a bill becomes a law?
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- Introduced in Congress
- Sent to committee
- debated/voted on
- debated/voted on
- President approves or vetoes
