Legislative Branch Study Flashcards
Bicameral
Two-house legislature; Senate and House of Representatives; also known as Congress
What article # is the Legislative Branch?
Article #1
What is the MAIN DUTY of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
What 2 houses make up the Legislative Branch?
The House of Representatives &
The Senate
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
What is a Senator’s term?
6 years
What is a Representative’s term?
2 years
What are the QUALIFICATIONS to be a Representative?
25 years old
7 year citizen
Live in state elected from
What are the QUALIFICATIONS to be a Senator?
30 years old
9 year citizen
Live in state elected from
Who is the CURRENT President of the Senate?
Mike Pence
Who is the CURRENT President Pro-Tempore of the Senate?
Chuck Grassley
What are the TITLES of the 2 LEADERS of the Senate?
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
What is the TITLE of the LEADER of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who is the current leader of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Which house is considered the LOWER house?
The House of Representatives
Which house is responsible for IMPEACHING?
The House of Representatives
Which house is considered the UPPER house?
The Senate
Which house is responsible for TRYING IMPEACHMENT CASES?
The Senate
What is the clause that allows Congress to make all laws “necessary and proper”?
The Elastic Clause
What is the fraction needed to convict in impeachment cases? (Hint—It’s NOT just a simple majority!)
2/3
What are Congressmen SPARED from when Congress is in session?
Being arrested unless it’s for a MAJOR crime!
How many representatives does Illinois have?
18
How many Senators does Illinois have?
2
How many Senators are there TOTAL in the U.S.?
100
How many U.S. Representatives are there TOTAL in the U.S.?
435
Who sets the salaries for Congress?
Congress
What was considered the first Constitution of the U.S.?
The Articles of Confederation
What does the word term mean?
The length of time an elected official is in office.
What does the word bicameral mean?
2 houses
According to the Constitution, how often does Congress have to meet?
At least once a year.
Who are the U.S. Senators from Illinois?
Tammy Duckworth
& Richard Durbin
How are the # of reps for each state decided?
Population based on the census taken every 10 years.
