4.9- Quiz Review: The Legislative Branch

Multiple Select

Which of the following powers does Congress have?

Select all that apply

• the power propose legislation and enact laws

• the power to do anything necessary to carry out its enumerated powers

• 
  the power to judge whether a law violates the Constitution

• 
  the power to take away freedoms mentioned in the Bill of Rights

The House Or Represntatives and the Senate

Next is a series of questions about the House of Representatives and the Senate

Multiple Choice

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 400
• 450
• 500
• 435

Multiple Choice

How many members are in the Senate?

• 100
• 50
• 75
• 200

Multiple Choice

How are the numbers of members per state determined in the House of Representatives?

• The number of members is determined by the state governor's decision.
• Members are assigned based on the state's historical representation.
• Each state has an equal number of representatives regardless of population.
• The number of members per state is determined by the state's population as measured by the census.

Multiple Choice

How are the number of members per state determined in the Senate?

• The number of senators is based on the state's population.
• Senators are elected for a term of four years.
• Each state has two senators.
• Each state has one senator.

Multiple Choice

Who chooses members of the House of Representatives?

• Members of the House of Representatives are elected by the voters in their respective districts.
• Members are selected by state governors.
• Members are appointed by the President.
• Members are chosen by a national committee.

Multiple Choice

Who chooses members of the Senate?

• The Supreme Court
• State Governors
• The President
• Voters of each state

Multiple Choice

How often do members of the House of Representatives go up for re-election?

• Every 6 years
• Every year
• Every 4 years
• Every 2 years

Multiple Choice

How often do members of the Senate go up for re-election?

• Every six years, with staggered elections every two years.
• Every eight years
• Every two years
• Every four years

Multiple Choice

What type of legislation can the House of Representatives enact that the Senate cannot?

• Judicial appointments
• Impeachment articles
• Foreign treaties
• Revenue bills

Multiple Choice

What powers does the Senate have, but the House of Representatives does not?

• The Senate can override presidential vetoes.
• The Senate can elect the President.
• The Senate can confirm appointments, ratify treaties, and conduct impeachment trials.
• The Senate can initiate revenue bills.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about federalism in the United States are true?

Select all that apply

• If the U.S. Constitution is amended, all states must follow the new amendment.

• The federal government often works with state governments to carry out initiatives.

• States only have a power if the U.S. Constitution gives states the power.

• If a state legislature makes a law, the new law applies to other states as well.