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Which branch of government is responsible for writing and voting on laws?
Which branch of government is responsible for writing and voting on laws?
- Judicial branch
- Legislative branch (correct)
- Administrative branch
- Executive branch
How many parts make up Congress?
How many parts make up Congress?
- Two parts (correct)
- One part
- Four parts
- Three parts
How many Representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
How many Representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
- 200 Representatives
- 500 Representatives
- 100 Representatives
- 435 Representatives (correct)
How often are Representatives elected?
How often are Representatives elected?
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
How many members are there in the Senate?
How many members are there in the Senate?
How often are Senators elected?
How often are Senators elected?
What are the requirements to become a Senator?
What are the requirements to become a Senator?
What is the first step in the Legislative Process?
What is the first step in the Legislative Process?
Which branch of the U.S. Government creates an annual budget for the government and taxes the citizens to pay for it?
Which branch of the U.S. Government creates an annual budget for the government and taxes the citizens to pay for it?
What is the next step for a bill after it receives a majority of votes from both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
What is the next step for a bill after it receives a majority of votes from both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
Which branch of the U.S. Government can declare war?
Which branch of the U.S. Government can declare war?
What is the role of the Senate in relation to treaties with other countries?
What is the role of the Senate in relation to treaties with other countries?
Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for checks and balances?
Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for checks and balances?
What is required for a bill to pass in Congress?
What is required for a bill to pass in Congress?
What happens if the president vetoes a bill?
What happens if the president vetoes a bill?
Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for signing bills into law or vetoing them?
Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for signing bills into law or vetoing them?
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Study Notes
Legislative Branch
- The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing and voting on laws.
- Congress, a part of the Legislative Branch, is divided into two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
House of Representatives
- The House of Representatives has 435 members, known as Representatives.
- Representatives are elected by the people of each state and serve a term of two years.
Senate
- The Senate has 100 members, known as Senators.
- Senators are elected by the people of each state and serve a term of six years.
- To become a Senator, a person must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they will represent.
Legislative Process
- The first step in the Legislative Process is the introduction of a bill in Congress.
- For a bill to pass in Congress, it must receive a majority of votes from both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- If a bill receives a majority of votes, it is sent to the President for signing or vetoing.
Checks and Balances
- The Legislative Branch is responsible for checks and balances on the other branches of government.
- Congress has the power to declare war.
Treaties and International Agreements
- The Senate has the power to approve or reject treaties with other countries.
Signing and Vetoing Bills
- The President is responsible for signing bills into law or vetoing them.
- If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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