Legislative Branch Review

How many members does the House of Reps have?

• 100
• 435
• 545
• 75

How old does someone have to be to serve as a Senator?

• 30
• 25
• 18
• 35

Which of the following is a check the Legislative Branch has over the Executive? 

• Appoint new judges 
• Override a Veto with 2/3 majority vote
• Veto Legislation 
• Filibuster a Bill

Which of the following is NOT a type of power in the Constitution? 

• Enumerated 
• Implied
• Comprehensive 
• Reserved

Which of the following is the basic function of Congress? 

• Enforce Laws
• Interpret Laws 
• Define Laws
• Make laws

How many members does the Senate have? 

• 100
• 435
• 535
• 75

Which part of the Great Compromise benefited states with smaller populations?

• Creation of the Senate
• House of Reps determined with population
• Senate ratifies all treaties 
• All money spending bills originate in the house 

The vice president’s ONLY critical role in Congress is to

• discipline leaders who act unethically
• break tie votes in the Senate
• evaluate legislation to convince Congressional leaders to vote a certain way on issues
• prepare legislative reports for the President

The term "pork barrel" refers to legislation specifically designed to 

• provide the legal means to reduce government spending
• distribute the national wealth of citizens evenly across each state
• provide funding for local projects that benefit constituents
• encourage a balanced federal budget

How old does someone have to be to serve as a Representative?

• 30
• 25
• 18
• 35