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Test your knowledge of THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

 

1. Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?

The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
All of the above

2. Who elects Congress?

The electoral college
The Supreme Court
The people
The Cabinet

3. For how long do we elect each Senator?

6 years
4 years
2 years
12 years

4. What is the term limit for members of Congress?

No more than 2 terms
They serve one term for life
No term limit
No more than 4 terms

5. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

100
435
235
335

 

 

6. Why are there 100 senators in the United States Senate?

George Washington’s favorite number was 100
The Founding fathers copied the French Senate
2 from each state
1 from each state

7. For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?

2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years

8. What group has the power to declare war?

The Cabinet
The President and Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
Congress

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