US Legislative Branch Test Practice
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Article I
The article of the US Constitution that establishes the legislative branch.
Bicameral
A system of government in which the legislature has two houses or chambers.
House of Representatives
The house of the US Congress with 435 members
Senators per state
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Primary function of the Legislative Branch
To make the laws.
Power to raise, borrow, and coin money
This power allows Congress to manage the nation's finances, facilitating economic stability and growth.
Who has Impeachment power?
The House of Representatives
Who Conductes impeachment trials?
The Senate
Filibuster
When a senator talks on and on to delay the passing/debate of a bill
Pocket veto
Occurs when Congress adjourns within the 10-day period and the President does not sign the bill.
Override a presidential veto
A 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress.
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President of the US
Whips
Party leaders in Congress responsible for ensuring party discipline and mobilizing votes
Gerrymandering
Redrawing electoral district boundaries to favor one political party.