Topic 4: The Legislative Branch

The main role of the Legislative Branch is to

• Interpret laws
• Collect taxes
• Create laws
• Discuss bills

What article of the Constitution describes the powers of Congress?

• Article  I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article VI

Which one of the following is not a power of Congress?

• To collect taxes
• To declare war
• To create laws regarding immigration
• To appoint Supreme Court Justices

How many Representatives are their in the House of Representatives?

• 535
• 100
• 435
• 50

How many Senators are their in the Senate?

• 50
• 170
• 100
• 72

What does bicameral mean?

• Two layers
• Two houses
• Two parties
• Two leaders

How many years does a Senator serve in the Senate until he or she is up for election again?

• 5
• 6
• 2
• 4

What is a bill?

• A list of names supporting a law
• An idea that is being proposed for a law
• An agreement between Congressmen
• A topic of law

What is a conference committee?

• A group made up of members from the House and the Senate
• A temporary committee in the Senate
• A permanent committee
• The president's advisory team

Where can a bill be filibustered?

• The President
• The House
• The Senate
• The Wild West