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- 1. Multiple Choice
Most of Congress work is done ________.
as a full congress
individually
in large groups
in committees
- 2. Multiple Choice
If the president does not sign a bill after 10 days and Congress is out of session, what happens
pocket veto
constituent veto
it goes back to Congress for review
it passes and becomes a law
- 3. Multiple Choice
The main job of the legislative branch is to
make laws
enforce laws
interpret laws
- 4. Multiple Choice
What article of the Constitution explains the legislative branch?
1
2
3
4
- 5. Multiple Choice
What two types of powers does Congress have?
benevolent and implied
expressed and implied
detailed and nonspecific
expressed and imperative
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which is not a main power of the legislative branch?
make laws for the nation
declare laws unconstitutional
approve the annual budget
approves presidential appointments
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which is an implied power?
maintain an air force
maintain a military
regulate commerce
coin and print money
- 8. Multiple Choice
The legislative branch is the most powerful branch of our federal government?
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is one power (check) the legislative branch has over the judicial branch?
replace mayors and councilmen
approve federal judge appointments
create new states and territories
declare laws unconstitutional
- 10. Multiple Choice
Shelby Miller is paid by the American Railway Workers to meet with congress members. Mrs. Miller is paid to influence congress members to vote for or against certain legislation. Mrs. Miller is a -
governor
curator
lobbyist
diplomat
- 11. Multiple Choice
How many members does the Senate have?
100
200
425
435
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which does not shape (influence) legislation (bills and laws)?
individuals
media
interest groups
all of the above influence legislation
- 13. Multiple Choice
How is the number of representatives for each state decided?
by committee
by the president
by square miles
by population
- 14. Multiple Choice
People who are represented by elected officials are called -
constituents
illegal aliens
naturalized citizens
committees
- 15. Multiple Choice
Congress has the power to declare war.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Franki is a VA resident, 42 years old, and a natural-born US citizen. Can she run for one of Virginia's Senate seat?
yes
no
- 17. Multiple Choice
How many members does the House of Representatives have?
100
425
435
535
- 18. Multiple Choice
Proposed laws are called -
bills
statutes
clotures
ordinances
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is an expressed power?
raise the minimum wage
approve or deny presidential appointments
charge for postal stamps
pass air pollution laws
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who serves as the jury in impeachment trials?
Presidential Cabinet
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
- 21. Multiple Choice
Amber is 27 years old, a Virginia resident, and she became a naturalized citizen in 1995. Can she run for one of Virginia's Senate seats?
yes
no
- 22. Multiple Choice
What are the legislative branch's powers (or checks) over the executive branch?
override vetoes and impeach presidents
call Congress into special session and veto
sign laws and draw up treaties
declare laws unconstitutional and appoint judges
- 23. Multiple Choice
How many senators does each state have?
2
3
6
8
- 24. Multiple Choice
Our Congress is made up of 2 houses, Another term for 2 houses is -
bicycle
unicameral
unicycle
bicameral
- 25. Multiple Choice
Winta is 32 years old, a Virginia resident, and she became a US citizen in 2016. Can she run for one of Virginia's senate seats?
yes
no
- 26. Multiple Choice
How many legislators does Virginia have in Congress?
2
11
13
25
- 27. Multiple Choice
Another word for "tax" -
override
bill
bicameral
levy
- 28. Multiple Choice
The political party with the most members in Congress is known as the -
majority party
birthday party
minority party
dominant party
- 29. Multiple Choice
The leader of the Senate when the Vice President is not there is the -
Emperor Reincarnate
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
President pro tempore
- 30. Multiple Choice
Using long speeches to delay the work of Senate is called a -
filibuster
elastic clause
Philadelphia
flea flicker
- 31. Multiple Choice
Between two or more states -
foreign
interstate
multi-state
intrastate
- 32. Multiple Choice
Congress is able to _________________________ a presidential veto, or pass the law without the President's approval, when 2/3 of Congress vote in favor of it.
veto
justify
override
treason
- 33. Multiple Choice
Why do elected officials write laws
for fame and glory
to please and the president
to solve problems or issues
for factory sponsorships
- 34. Multiple Choice
A bill that approves the spending of money is called an -
appropriation bill
pocket veto bill
elastic clause bill
impeachment bill
- 35. Multiple Choice
How many years does a senator's term last?
2
4
6
8
- 36. Multiple Choice
How many years does a representatives' term last?
2
4
6
8
- 37. Multiple Choice
A budget is proposed plan for -
making laws
spending money
making photocopies
delivering food
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which state has the most representatives in the House of Representatives?
Vermont
Montana
Delaware
Alaska
California
- 39. Multiple Choice
The House of Representatives has the power to formally charge or _______ elected officials
impeach
censure
cloture
whip
- 40. Multiple Choice
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution says the Congress can make all laws necessary and proper to carry out the Constitution. It is often called the __________
elastic clause
Santa Claus
Pause Clause
Stretchy Claws
- 41. Multiple Choice
Chuck is 29 years old, a Maryland resident and a natural-born US citizen. Can he run for the House of Representatives in Virginia?
yes
no
- 42. Multiple Choice
Permanent committees are called -
joint committees
standing committees
conference committees
sub-committees
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