Unit 4 Federal Legislative Branch Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a country to have a federal government with political authority?

• To ensure national unity and effective governance

• To allow every state to have its own independent laws

• To eliminate the need for local governments

• To make all decisions through direct democracy

Multiple Choice

Does a bill have to pass through both houses of Congress before it can become a law?

• Yes, a bill must pass through both houses of Congress before it can become a law.
• No, only one house of Congress needs to approve a bill.
• No, a bill can become a law without passing both houses.
• Yes, but only if the President approves it first.

Multiple Choice

Which category received the largest portion of the total federal spending in 2015 according to the chart?

• Military

• Medicare & Health

• Social Security, Unemployment & Labor

• Education

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a bill in the legislative process?

• A law that has not been approved yet

• A proposal of government spending

• Money made from taxes

• A power listed in the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are specifically listed in the US Constitution?

• Expressed powers

• Implied powers

• Revenue

• Bills

Multiple Choice

Which amendment allowed Congress to levy income taxes, and what is one key aspect of the income tax system described?

• 14th Amendment; Tax period ends June 30th

• 16th Amendment; Payroll Withholding System

• 15th Amendment; IRS does not receive payments

• 17th Amendment; Self-employed must withhold taxes

Open Ended

Explain the significance of interstate trade in the United States and how it impacts the movement of goods, money, or transportation.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'foreign' as used in government and economics?

• From another country

• From another state

• From the same city

• From the same country

Multiple Select

Select all statements that accurately describe the process or consequences of impeachment in the United States.

• It is used to accuse the President or a federal judge of a crime

• It always results in removal from office

• It could result in removal from office

• It is only used for members of Congress

Multiple Choice

Which term describes the act of the legislative branch overturning a veto to make a bill into law?

• Override

• Lobbying

• Forum

• Unconstitutional

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of 'unconstitutional' is related to judicial review in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions best represents lobbying?

• Seeking to influence legislators and policy/laws

• Overturning a veto

• Declaring a law unconstitutional

• Participating in an open discussion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main function of a legislature?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To collect taxes

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned today, how does the federal government exercise political authority over a country?