How many articles are in the Constitution?Seven
How many branches are in the government?Three
How many times has the Constitution been amended?Twenty-seven
What are the three branches of the government?Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?The Bill of Rights
What is the main job of the Legislature?to make the laws
What are the two houses of the Legislature called?The Congress
Name the two houses of Congress.The House of Representatives and The Senate
When does each new session of Congress begin?on January 3rd of odd numbered years
What is the Congressional Record?A written record of everything …show more content…
at least 25 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
3. live in the state you are representing
How long is the term of office for a Representative?2 years
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?The Speaker of the House
What role does the House play in an impeachment trial?The House gathers the evidence.
How many members are in the Senate?100
How many senators from each state?2
What are the three qualifications to be a Senator?1. at least 30 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
3. live in the state you are representing
How long is the term of office for a senator?6 years
Who is the leader of the Senate?The Vice-President, also called the President
What role does the Senate play in an impeachment trial?The Senate acts as the jury.
Where does a Bill go first to become a Law?It begins either in the Senate or in the House of Representatives.
What kind of Bill can only begin in the House of Representatives?A bill concerning money or revenue.
After a Bill passes the first House of the Congress, where does it go next?To the other