1. Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch

2. What does the Legislative Branch do?
Legislates (makes laws) for the United States.
Represents people of each state in
Washington, D.C.
Divided into the Senate and the
House of Representatives.

3. The Senate Two (2) Senators per state (100 total).
Represent people from their entire state.
Elected every 6 years, with no term limit.
Senators must be 30 or
older, be a U.S. resident
for 9 years, and live in
the state they represent.

4. The House of Representatives
Based on population (435 Representatives).
Represent people from one part of their state.
Elected every 2 years, with no term limit.
Members must be
25 or older, be
a U.S. resident for
7 years, and live in
their state.

5. The President signs the bill
The President signs the bill. If he or she chooses not to sign the bill, it is called a veto.