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The Legislative Branch: Congress

Test your knowledge about the Legislative Branch of the United States Government, commonly known as Congress.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution?

  1. To declare war
  2. To regulate interstate commerce
  3. To establish a national bank
  4. To create a national police force
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is composed of two chambers. What are they?

  1. The Senate and the House of Representatives
  2. The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives
  3. The Senate and the Supreme Court
  4. The House of Representatives and the Cabinet
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?

  1. 100
  2. 50
  3. 435
  4. 270
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

  1. 100
  2. 50
  3. 435
  4. 270
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 8 years
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a U.S. Representative?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 8 years
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate?

  1. The President of the United States
  2. The Vice President of the United States
  3. The Speaker of the House
  4. The Majority Leader of the Senate
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives?

  1. The President of the United States
  2. The Vice President of the United States
  3. The Speaker of the House
  4. The Majority Leader of the House
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main function of Congress?

  1. To make laws
  2. To enforce laws
  3. To interpret laws
  4. To appoint judges
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which a bill becomes a law?

  1. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, conference committee, presidential approval
  2. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, presidential veto, override
  3. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, presidential signature
  4. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, conference committee, presidential signature
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the President in the legislative process?

  1. To sign bills into law
  2. To veto bills
  3. To propose legislation
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the legislative process?

  1. To interpret laws
  2. To declare laws unconstitutional
  3. To review the constitutionality of laws
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the public in the legislative process?

  1. To vote for representatives
  2. To lobby elected officials
  3. To petition the government
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the importance of the legislative branch in a democracy?

  1. It represents the will of the people
  2. It makes laws that govern the country
  3. It provides a check on the power of the executive and judicial branches
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges facing the legislative branch today?

  1. Partisan gridlock
  2. The rise of special interests
  3. The increasing complexity of issues
  4. All of the above
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