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The Legislative Branch and the District of Columbia

Test your knowledge on the Legislative Branch and the District of Columbia, covering topics such as the structure, powers, and responsibilities of Congress and the unique governance of the District of Columbia.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress under the Constitution?

  1. To declare war
  2. To regulate interstate commerce
  3. To establish a national bank
  4. To grant titles of nobility
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members serve in the House of Representatives?

  1. 100
  2. 200
  3. 435
  4. 535
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a Senator?

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

Who is the presiding officer of the 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 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the committee that oversees the District of Columbia?

  1. House Committee on Oversight and Reform
  2. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  3. House Committee on the District of Columbia
  4. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the mayor of the District of Columbia?

  1. The President of the United States
  2. The Vice President of the United States
  3. The Speaker of the House
  4. The Mayor of the District of Columbia
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the legislative body of the District of Columbia?

  1. The Council of the District of Columbia
  2. The House of Representatives of the District of Columbia
  3. The Senate of the District of Columbia
  4. The District of Columbia General Assembly
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members serve on the Council of the District of Columbia?

  1. 13
  2. 21
  3. 31
  4. 41
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a member of the Council of the District of Columbia?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 8 years
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current mayor of the District of Columbia?

  1. Muriel Bowser
  2. Vince Gray
  3. Adrian Fenty
  4. Anthony Williams
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the District of Columbia's delegate to the House of Representatives?

  1. Eleanor Holmes Norton
  2. Stacey Plaskett
  3. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
  4. Madeleine Bordallo
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the District of Columbia's delegate to the House of Representatives?

  1. Can vote on legislation
  2. Can introduce legislation
  3. Can serve on committees
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the District of Columbia's shadow senator?

  1. Michael D. Brown
  2. Paul Strauss
  3. Michael A. Brown
  4. Paul Strauss
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the District of Columbia's shadow senator?

  1. Can vote on legislation
  2. Can introduce legislation
  3. Can serve on committees
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the District of Columbia's shadow representative?

  1. Oye Owolewa
  2. Eleanor Holmes Norton
  3. Stacey Plaskett
  4. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the District of Columbia's shadow representative?

  1. Can vote on legislation
  2. Can introduce legislation
  3. Can serve on committees
  4. None of the above
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