Quizizz: Legislative Branch

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a formal qualification for becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must have served in the military

• Must be born in the United States

• Must be a lawyer

Open Ended

Why is the legislative branch important in the structure of the United States government?

Open Ended

What are the primary jobs of the Legislative Branch?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the structure of the U.S. Congress?

• Unicameral, consisting of one chamber

• Bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

• A council of state governors

• A single national assembly

Multiple Choice

What are two main duties of members of Congress?

• Make the laws and represent constituents

• Enforce the laws and judge cases

• Appoint Supreme Court justices and veto bills

• Negotiate treaties and command the military

Multiple Select

Which of the following are powers granted to Congress by Article 1?

• Declare war

• Regulate commerce

• Appoint Supreme Court justices

• Coin money

Open Ended

Explain how the powers and duties of Congress go beyond just making laws, using examples from the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Senate according to the 'Advice and Consent' clause?

• Approving all treaties

• Proposing new laws

• Vetoing executive orders

• Declaring war

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about impeachment are correct?

• The House acts as a grand jury.

• The Senate conducts the actual trial.

• Impeachment is only for minor offenses.

• Impeachment can occur for 'Treason, Bribery or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.'

Open Ended

Explain why Congress is prohibited from taxing exports and granting titles of nobility. What is the significance of these restrictions?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a power denied to Congress?

• Passing ex post facto laws

• Suspending the writ of Habeas Corpus (except in wartime)

• Granting titles of nobility

• Approving all treaties

Multiple Choice

When are congressional elections held in the United States?

• Every January of odd-numbered years

• Every November of even-numbered years

• Every July of even-numbered years

• Every November of odd-numbered years

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to become a member of the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must have been a U.S. citizen for 7 years

• Must be a resident of the represented state

• Must have a law degree

Multiple Select

Which of the following are special powers of the House of Representatives?

• All money bills start here

• Select the President in an Electoral College tie

• Write the article of impeachment against high ranking officials

• Approve presidential appointments

Open Ended

What are the main responsibilities of the Speaker of the House?

Open Ended

Compare the qualifications and term lengths for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Multiple Choice

How many Senators are there in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a special power of the Senate?

• Approves all treaties

• Declares war

• Vetoes bills

• Appoints Supreme Court Justices

Multiple Choice

What is the franking privilege enjoyed by Congress members?

• Free postage on all mail to constituents

• Free travel to foreign countries

• Free meals at the Capitol

• Free gym membership

Open Ended

Members of Congress have immunity or legal protection. Name one thing they cannot be sued for while carrying out their duties.

Open Ended

Based on the demographics of the 113th Congress, what is one way in which Congress does not reflect the makeup of the electorate?

​Katie Britt

Tommy Tuberville

Who are your Senators from Alabama?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following representatives from Alabama has served since 1997?

• Barry Moore

• Robert Aderholt

• Mike D. Rogers

• Terri Sewell

Multiple Choice

Which amendment changed the way senators are elected in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the legislative branch, what is one thing you learned that you found most interesting or important?