Unit 3: Legislative Branch Test Review 2016

An organization of people sharing common interest or goals that seek to influence the making of public policy.

• Interest Group
• Public Interest lobby
• Ratings
• Earmark

What does "bicameral" mean?

• two horses
• two camels
• two houses
• two leaders

What is the power a president has to reject a bill?

• Preamble
• Cabinet
• Veto
• Federalism

How can the legislative branch check the executive branch?

• Declare a law to be unconstitutional
• Override a veto
• Nominate judges
• Veto a law

What is the most important power that Congress has?

• Override laws
• Veto laws
• Collect taxes
• Make laws

Where can bills be introduced?

• House
• Senate
• House or Senate
• the President

The powers of the Legislative Branch are found in Article _______ of theConstitution

• I
• II
• III
• IV

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• Executive Branch
• Federal Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government enforces the law?

• The Executive Branch
• The Legislative Branch
• The Judicial Branch
• The Federal Branch

Which branch can approve government officials?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial