Unit 9-Legislative Branch

What is the major body in the legislative branch?

Congress.

True or False- Congress meets in many of our major cities.

False.

True or False- Congress must meet at least twice a year.

False.

True or False- The daily record of Congress is called "The Capital Journal."

False.

True or False- The president makes the rules for Congress.

False.

What is representative government?

People chosen by the citizens of the land to make decisions on their behalf and represent them in the legislative assembly.

What two houses make up the legislative branch?

Senate and House of Representatives

What is the major duty of the legislative branch?

To make laws.

True or False- Congress meets in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

True.

True or False- The President of the US had the power to call Congress into special session.

True.

True or False- There are times when members of Congress may not be arrested.

True.