Legislative Branch Quiz

The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The Vice President presides over the Senate.

Most legislation can be introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. However, bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives.

Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.

The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach a federal official, including the President, while the Senate conducts the trial.

The Constitution grants the House of Representatives the power to initiate all revenue bills, which includes taxes and budget-related spending.

Representatives are elected to represent the specific geographic district within their state that elected them.

According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, a Representative must have been a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years.

Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution requires that a member of the House of Representatives must be at least 25 years old.

The number of representatives for each state is determined by its population as measured by the decennial census.

The House of Representatives is fixed by law at 435 voting members.

Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms, requiring them to seek re-election frequently.

The Vice President of the United States serves as the President of the Senate, though they only vote in the event of a tie.

The Senate has the power to provide advice and consent on presidential nominations, such as cabinet members and federal judges.

Senators serve six-year terms, with one-third of the seats up for election every two years.

The Constitution requires that a Senator be an inhabitant of the state for which they are chosen at the time of their election.

Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution requires that a Senator must have been a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years.

Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution requires that a Senator must be at least 30 years old.

There are 100 Senators in the U.S. Congress, with two representing each of the 50 states.

Each Senator represents their entire state, unlike Representatives who represent specific districts.

Congress is the legislative body elected by the people to represent their interests and create laws.

A bicameral legislature is one that is divided into two separate assemblies, houses, or chambers, such as the House and the Senate.

To legislate is the act of making or enacting laws.

Congress is the legislative branch of the U.S. government, established by Article I of the Constitution.