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questions: the legislative branch
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1. the job of the legislative branch of government is to:

a. make and vote on laws
b. declare war
c. confirm presidential appointments
d. all of the above

1. in which chamber of congress is representation based on population?

a. house of representatives
b. senate
c. both chambers of congress
d. neither chamber of congress

1. in which chamber of congress does every state have equal representation?

a. house of representatives
b. senate
c. both chambers of congress
d. neither chamber of congress

1. before an idea for a law is presented to congress, it is articulated in a written document called:

a. a committee
b. a debate
c. a bill
d. a term

1. the presidents signature creates a new law:

a. after it has been through committee
b. after it has been debated and approved by the house
c. after it has been debated and approved by the senate
d. all of the above

Explanation:

1. The legislative branch's main role is law - making and voting on laws. Declaring war and confirming Presidential appointments are also among its functions in the U.S. system.
2. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population.
3. Each state has equal representation in the Senate.
4. An idea for a law is articulated as a bill before being presented to Congress.
5. For a bill to become a law, it must go through committee, be debated and approved by the House and Senate, and then be signed by the President.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. A. House of Representatives
3. B. Senate
4. C. a bill
5. D. all of the above