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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.
Lawmaking
Law enforcing
Law ignoring
Court
- 2. Multiple Choice
How many TOTAL Senators do we have?
2
100
435
535
- 3. Multiple Choice
If you are a member of this house you must represent the citizens across your entire state.
Senate
House of Representatives
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which section of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
- 5. Multiple Choice
How many total Representatives are there?
50
100
435
535
- 6. Multiple Choice
A tax bill must start in which house?
Senate
House of Representatives
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who is the President of the Senate?
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Vice President
President
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Vice President
President
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
- 9. Multiple Choice
Congress can pass bills over a presidential veto with ______ vote.
1/2
2/3
3/4
5/6
- 10. Multiple Choice
The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called
implied powers.
enumerated powers.
congressional powers.
powerful powers.
- 11. Multiple Choice
If the president ignores the bill and Congress is in session, how many days does it take for the bill to become a law?
5
10
15
20
- 12. Multiple Choice
Bicameral means
1 house.
2 houses.
3 houses.
4 houses.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?
Senate
House of Representatives
- 14. Multiple Choice
Serves 2 year terms
Senate
House of Representatives
- 15. Multiple Choice
Represents districts
Senate
House of Representatives
- 16. Multiple Choice
Serve 6 year terms
Senate
House of Representatives
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow is the number of state's representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives determined?By population based on the U.S. Census.By population based on a state report.By the Constitution, which specifies two representatives for each state.By each state according to their number of state legislators.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich guideline is considered the MOST important for determining the boundaries for state house and senate election districts every ten years?Incumbent members' district boundaries.Equal population splits among districts.The dominant political party in power at the time drawing the boundaries.Maintaining logical county and city boundaries intact.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 3 requirements to get into the House of Representatives?30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent30 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent25 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat are 2 powers ONLY the House of Representatives can do?Approve treaties & presidential appointmentsImpeach & start money BillsImpeach and hold impeachment trialStart money Bills & approve treaties
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?25 years old & citizen for 7 years25 years old & citizen for 9 years30 years old & citizen for 7 years30 years old & citizen for 9 years
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow many members are there in the Senate?100200300400
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow many total members of Congress are there?100435535635
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