The Legislative Branch

Which vocabulary word describes the length of time a person can serve in office?

• veto
• committee
• impeach
• term

The legislative branch is bicameral because it has two sections. What two parts are included in this branch? 

• The Judicial Branch and Senate
• The House and Executive Branch 
• The House and Senate
• The president and judges

Which word explains a group of people in Congress who are knowledgeable about specific topics? For example, energy or education.

• committee
• filibuster
• Vice President 
• 2/3rds vote

Who is the leader of the House, can create committees, and advocates for what the people want?

• 2/3rds vote
• Vice President 
• President Pro Tempore
• Speaker of the House

When the Vice President is absent, who is in charge of the Senate? They lead conversations about new bills and make sure the Senate runs smoothly.

• President Pro Tempore
• Speaker of the House
• Vice President 
• veto

Which word describes how Congress can still pass a law as long as the majority agree (even if the president vetoes it)?

• impeach 
• rider 
• term
• 2/3rds vote

Which word is defined by rejecting or turning down a bill?

• rider

• President Pro Tempore

• veto

• term

What part of the Constitution describes the powers and job of the legislative branch?

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

Which word describes how Congress may perform actions not listed in the Constitution because it's necessary for them to do their job?

• Term
• Elastic Clause 
• Speaker of the House
• Bills

What is the draft copy of a law called that isn't made official yet?

• committee
• 2/3rds vote
• Veto
• Bill