Unit 2.2 Legislative Branch

CRM 2.2

What is the structure

and function of the
Legislative Branch?

Multiple Choice

What article in the Constitution outlines the roles of the Legislative Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Multiple Choice

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Vice President

• The President Pro Tempore

• The President

• The Speaker

Multiple Choice

Congress is...

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Tricameral

• committee

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret Laws

• Veto Laws

Multiple Select

Which is a role of Congress? (Check all that apply)

• Veto laws

• Commander-in-chief of the army

• Declare War

• Coin money

Multiple Choice

Which chamber of Congress has the power to confirm presidential appointments?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

Multiple Choice

After a bill is introduced it is goes to...

• President

• House

• Senate

• Committee

Multiple Choice

After a bill is approved by the senate it is goes to...

• President

• House

• Senate

• Committee

Multiple Choice

Veto means to...

• approve

• change

• accept

• reject

Multiple Choice

True or False? Bills have to be approved by both houses of the legislature before they can become law for both the Florida state legislature and US Congress.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following had an impact on the American legal system? (Check all that apply)

• Common sense

• Code of Hammurabi

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

Multiple Choice

What is a law made by Florida Legislature called?

• Law

• Statute

• Ordinance

• Act

Multiple Choice

What is a law passed by local government called?

• Law

• Statute

• Ordinance

• Act

Multiple Choice

In a _______ case the government, or “the state”, is bringing the charges against someone accused of a crime.

• Criminal

• Civil

• Military

• Juvenile

Multiple Choice

In a ________ case the plaintiff must convince the jury that the defendant is responsible for the harm the plaintiff has suffered.

• Criminal

• Civil

• Military

• Juvenile

Multiple Choice

Which type of law usually results in compensation (money)?

• Criminal

• Civil

Multiple Choice

Which type of law usually results in jail time?

• Criminal

• Civil

Multiple Choice

Which source of law is best depicted in the cartoon?

• Natural law

• Common law

• Statutory law

• Constitutional law

Multiple Choice

Which type of law is similar to criminal law as it deals with crime and punishments that apply to the armed forces?

• Criminal

• Civil

• Military

• Juvenile

Multiple Choice

Robert is walking down the aisle of a grocery store when he slips on a puddle of water. His back is damaged in the fall, so Robert sues the store for negligence.

What type of law best fit the scenario?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Military

• Constitutional

Multiple Choice

Breaking News!

Marine pleads guilty to attacking senior officers

• Constitutional law

• Juvenile law

• Criminal law

• Civil law

• Military law

Multiple Choice

Breaking News!

Teen curfew in Miami to be enforced

• Constitutional law

• Juvenile law

• Criminal law

• Civil law

• Military law

Multiple Choice

Breaking News!

Two women are suspects in Rolex watch theft

• Constitutional law

• Juvenile law

• Criminal law

• Civil law

• Military law

Multiple Choice

Breaking News!

GM hit with $10 billion lawsuit

• Constitutional law

• Juvenile law

• Criminal law

• Civil law

• Military law

Multiple Choice

In the United States the government’s power is limited by a constitution, or written agreement.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The president vetoing a new bill is an example of....

• Checks and balances

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of law

• Due process

Multiple Choice

What principle of limited government is represented by the following quote?

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary…may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

• Checks and balances

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of law

• Due process