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The Legislative Branch and the States

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch?

  1. To declare war
  2. To regulate commerce
  3. To establish a national bank
  4. To appoint Supreme Court justices
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the upper house of the legislative branch called?

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

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  1. 435
  2. 100
  3. 535
  4. 270
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the Senate?

  1. 100
  2. 435
  3. 535
  4. 270
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

  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 member of the Senate?

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

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

  1. Legislation
  2. Enactment
  3. Ratification
  4. Amendment
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. To sign or veto bills
  2. To introduce bills
  3. To vote on bills
  4. To appoint members of Congress
Question 9 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 introduce bills
  4. To vote on bills
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which a state can become a part of the United States called?

  1. Admission
  2. Annexation
  3. Cession
  4. Incorporation
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which a state can leave the United States called?

  1. Secession
  2. Withdrawal
  3. Nullification
  4. Disunion
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the document that outlines the powers and responsibilities of the federal government?

  1. The Constitution
  2. The Declaration of Independence
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. The Articles of Confederation
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the document that outlines the rights of citizens?

  1. The Constitution
  2. The Declaration of Independence
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. The Articles of Confederation
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the document that outlines the relationship between the federal government and the states?

  1. The Constitution
  2. The Declaration of Independence
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. The Articles of Confederation
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the process by which the Constitution can be amended?

  1. Ratification
  2. Amendment
  3. Repeal
  4. Nullification
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