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The Legislative Branch

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  • How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
    two (2) years.
  • Yes or No: Each state has two (2) senators
    Yes
  • Yes or No? The Legislative Branch is the same as the Courts.
    No. The Legislative Branch is the same as Congress.
  • Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
    Writes laws ; Declares war; makes a federal budget
  • Name one of your state's Senators.
    John Fetterman or Dave McCormick
  • Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
    To more closely follow public opinion
  • Yes or No: There are 435 senators
    No there are 100.
  • How long is a term for a U.S. senator
    six (6) years
  • Yes or No: There are 100 voting members in the House of Representatives
    No there are 435.
  • What are the two parts pf the U.S. Congress?
    Senate and House of Representatives
  • What part of the federal government writes laws?
    U.S. Congress; Legislative branch
  • Who does a U.S. senator represent?
    Citizens or people of their state