U.S Legislative Branch Flashcards
Congress is divided into two chamber. List them.
Senate and House of Representatives
Main duty of the Legislative branch is to:
Make laws
Name your two U.S. senators
Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
Who serves as the “President of the Senate” ?
The vice President of the U.S (Kamala Harris)
Each state has how many U.S Senators?
2
There are how many U.S Senators serving in Congress?
100
What are the qualifications for a U.S Senator?
1) at least 30 years old
2) U.S citizen for at least 9 years
3) Live in the state you represent
List the job duties of a U.S Senators
1) Make laws
2) Serve as a jury in impeachment cases
3) Approve or Deny treaties made by the U.S
4) Approve or Deny appointments of Gov. officals
How long is one term for a U.S Senator?
6 years
How does a U.S senator receive his/her job?
Elected by voters
Who is your U.S representative?
Mike Bost
Which U.S respresentative district are you from?
12th
How many U.S representatives from Illinois serve in congress?
17
Who is the current “Speaker of the House” ?
Mike Johnson
What are the qualifcations to be a U.S representative?
1) Must be at least 25 years old
2) U.S citizen for at least 7 years
3) Live in the district you represent
