The Legislative Branch Quiz Review
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- Q1Article _____ of the United States Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch.Article 1Article 3Article 230s
- Q2What is the primary function of the legislative branch?Enforce LawsMake LawsInterpret Laws30s
- Q3If a congress is bicameral, how many houses does it have?ThreeTwoOneFour30s
- Q4In the House of Representatives, how is the number of representatives per state determined?Equal representationBased on the population of the stateEach state set their own numberThe President sets the number from each state30s
- Q5In 2023, how many total members currently serve in the United States House of Representatives?538510043530s
- Q6What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?25 Years Old, a U.S. Citizen for 7 Years, Live in the district and state you represent30 Years Old, a U.S. Citizen for 9 Years, Live in the state you representThere are no qualifications for this position.35 Years Old, Live in the United States for 14 Years, Live in the state you represent30s
- Q7How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?1 Year2 Years6 Years4 Years30s
- Q8What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?The Majority LeaderThe Speaker of the HouseThe President Pro TemporeThe Vice President30s
- Q9Who currently serves as the leader of the House of Representatives?Patty MurrayKevin McCarthyNancy PelosiKamala Harris30s
- Q10In relationship to congress, what is a district?The capital of a stateAn entire stateThe location where Congress meetsA specific area of a state30s
- Q11Which Connecticut congressional district do you live in?1543230s
- Q12Who is your current representative in the House of Representatives?Johanna HayesJim HimesJohn LarsonRosa DeLauroJoe Courtney30s
- Q13How many total representatives does Connecticut currently have?2513430s
- Q14In the Senate, how is the number from Senators per state determined?The President sets the numberEach state gets to decide their numberBased on the population of the stateEqual representation30s
- Q15How many Senators does each state get?1 per stateDepends on their population6 per state2 per state30s