Legislative Branch

Unit 2: Legislative Branch — Question/Answer Flashcards

1. What is the U.S. legislative branch called? → Congress

2. What are the two houses of Congress? → House of Representatives and Senate

3. What is a bicameral legislature? → A lawmaking body with two houses

4. How is representation different in the House and Senate? → House is based on population; Senate has equal representation per state

🏠 House of Representatives

5. What are the age and citizenship requirements for the House? → 25 years old and 7 years a U.S. citizen

6. How long is a House term? → 2 years

7. How many members are in the House? → 435 members

8. How is House representation determined? → By state population

9. What special powers does the House have? → Introduce revenue bills and begin impeachment

🏛️ Senate

10. What are the age and citizenship requirements for the Senate? → 30 years old and 9 years a U.S. citizen

11. How long is a Senate term? → 6 years

12. How many senators are there per state? → 2 per state

13. What special powers does the Senate have? → Approves appointments and treaties; holds impeachment trials

👥 House Leadership (118th Congress)

14. Who is the Speaker of the House and what do they do? → Mike Johnson; presides over House and controls agenda

15. What is the role of the House Majority Leader? → Plans the majority party’s legislative agenda