The three branches of the US federal government, their core powers, and checks and balances, for middle school civics.
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- What is the legislative branch?
- The branch of government that makes federal laws; consists of Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
- What are the two chambers of Congress?
- The Senate and the House of Representatives
- How many senators does each state send to Congress?
- Two senators
- How long is a senator's term in office?
- Six years
- How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?
- 435 members
- How long is a House member's term in office?
- Two years
- Which chamber of Congress represents states based on population?
- The House of Representatives
- Which chamber of Congress gives every state equal representation?
- The Senate
- What is the primary power of the legislative branch?
- To make federal laws
- What is the power of the purse?
- Congress's power to collect taxes and decide how to spend federal money
- Which branch has the power to declare war?
- The legislative branch (Congress)
- Can Congress override a presidential veto?
- Yes, with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers
- What is impeachment?
- The power of the House of Representatives to formally charge a federal official with wrongdoing
- Which chamber conducts impeachment trials?
- The Senate
- Which chamber must confirm presidential cabinet members and federal judges?
- The Senate