Question

the legislative branch
the legislative branch, also known as congress, makes the laws for the united states. congress has the power to declare war, collect taxes, borrow money, control immigration, set up a judicial and postal system, and the most important power, to make laws.
this branch has the greatest connection to the people of the united states because this branch represents citizens. congress has two parts - the house of representatives and the senate. the house of representatives has 435 state representatives. each state gets a certain number of representatives, based on its population. each representative serves for two years and can be reelected. the senate has 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states. senators serve for six years and can also be reelected.

1. what is another name for the legislative branch?
2. what is the most important thing this branch does?
3. what are the two parts of this branch called?
4. how many representatives are in the house?
5. what determines the number of representatives each state gets?
6. how long do representatives serve?
7. how many senators does each state have?
8. how long do senators serve?

Explanation:

1. The text states "The legislative branch, also known as Congress".
2. It mentions "and the most important power, to make laws".
3. It says "Congress has two parts—the House of Representatives and the Senate".
4. "The House of Representatives has 435 state representatives".
5. "Each state gets a certain number of representatives, based on its population".
6. "Each representative serves for two years".
7. "The Senate has 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states".
8. "Senators serve for six years".

Answer:

1. Congress
2. Make laws
3. The House of Representatives and the Senate
4. 435
5. Population
6. Two years
7. Two
8. Six years