Quiz Review for Article I Legislative Branch House and Senate

Congress/Legislative Branch Bicameral Legislature

Consists of the House of Representatives (Congressmen) and Senate. (Senators) THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH IS COMPOSED OF TWO BODIES, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.

What are term limits for Senators?

Elections for Senate are held every 6 years.

What are the term limits for a Congressman or a member of the House of Representatives?

Elections for members of the House of Representatives are held every 2 years.

How can Congress overturn a President's veto of a bill?

In order to overturn a President's veto, Congress must pass the law with a 2/3 majority.

What role does the House of Representatives play in the impeachment process?

The House of Representatives lists the charges of impeachment only. They have the sole power to list and bring charges of impeachment. THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS THE SOLE POWER OF IMPEACHMENT.

What role does the Senate play in the impeachment process?

The Senate acts as the jury and has the right to try the Executive (President) or Judicial (Judge) official. The Senate's duty is to try the officials.

Who is the President of the Senate or the leader of the Senate?

The Vice-President is the President or leader of the Senate, but may not vote on legislation unless the Senate is tied. Vice-President only votes to break a tie in the Senate.

Elastic Clause of Constitution

The founding fathers gave future generations the right to make all laws that are "necessary and proper." Gives Congress the right and authority to perform acts not specifically stated in the Constitution.

Powers of Congress

The legislative branch makes the laws. The Congress has the power to collect revenue, borrow money, and regulate Congress.