Chapter 5 Practice Test: Understanding the Legislative Branch

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What is the primary function of Congress in the United States?

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To make laws

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Which of the following best describes a bicameral legislature? A single legislative body, Two separate chambers or houses, A legislative body with three branches, A legislative body with no fixed structure

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Two separate chambers or houses

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What is the first step in the legislative process for a bill in Congress?

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Introduction in either the House or Senate

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How does Congress check the power of the President?

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By overriding presidential vetoes

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What role do committees play in the legislative process?

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They review and modify bills.

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Explain why the United States Congress is considered a bicameral legislature.

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Because it consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate

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Describe the process by which a bill becomes a law after it is introduced in Congress.

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It is debated and voted on by both houses, then sent to the President.

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How do committees influence the legislative process in Congress?

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By holding hearings and making recommendations on bills

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Analyze how the system of checks and balances affects the relationship between Congress and the President.

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It ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the committee system in Congress. What are its strengths and weaknesses?

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Committees streamline the legislative process but can also slow it down due to bureaucracy.