2. Congress: “The People’s Branch”

3. Do you know the basics? The word “legislative” means… a) “Representative” b) “Federal government” c) “Pertaining to law-making” d) “Administrative”

4. Bicameral means: a) Law-making b) Majority party c) Constituent d) Two-house

5. The Senate has ____ members, while the House has _____ members. a) 435, 100 b) 400, 135 c) 100, 435 d) 135, 400

6. Currently, the majority party in the House of Representatives is the: a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Green Party d) Libertarian Party

7. Standing committees in Congress are: a) Rare b) New c) Permanent d) Only in the Senate

8. The constituents of Sen. John McCain of Arizona are: a) All Americans b) All senators c) All residents of Arizona d) All residents of Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District

9. All of the following are regular responsibilities of members of Congress EXCEPT: a) Writing reports for the President b) Being present for votes c) Doing office work d) Assisting their constituents

10. Most bills never pass the _______ phase. a) House floor b) Senate c) Public hearing d) Committee

11. A change to a bill is a(n): a) Proposed law b) Constituent c) Amendment d) Bicameral

12. Qualifications for SENATE n 6-year term; no limit on terms n Elected by states n 9 years as US citizen n At least 30 years old n [More prestige, more media coverage]

13. Qualifications for HOUSE n 2-year term n Elected by district (smaller constituency) n 7 years as US citizen n At least 25 years old n [Less prestige; not as “glamorous” on the media]

14. Constitution & the Leg. Branch Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution empowers Congress to: n Pass… n Override… n Lay & collect… n Borrow… n Regulate… n Declare… n Approve…(Senate only)