Legislative Branch Test Review

A bill becomes a law

• once it is approved by Congress

• once it is approved by House quorum

• once the president signs it

• only if a majority of the United States citizens vote in favor of it

Which is an enumerated power of Congress?

• the power to tax exports

• power to declare war

• power to issue driver licenses

• power to operate public school districts

Which of the following is true regarding senators?

• serve two-year terms

• are appointed by their state’s governor

• are limited to serving two terms

• there is a total of 100; two from each state

Which action is an example of an “implied” power?

• Congress votes to raise income taxes

• Congress declares war

• Congress institutes a draft during wartime

• Congress voting to borrow money

The most powerful officer in the House of Representatives is

• the Speaker of the House

• the party whip

• the vice president of the United States

• the member with the most seniority

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• to make laws

• to interpret laws

• to enforce laws

• to establish the court system

What is the age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 30

• 25

• 35

• 20

How many members are in the Senate?

• 150

• 435

• 270

• 100

If the Vice President cannot preside over Senate who sits in his/her place?

• Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• President

Which of the following gives Congress the authority to make laws and do things "not listed" in the Constitution, but may be necessary for Congress to carry out their expressed powers?

• Elastic Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• both are correct