The Legislative Branch

How many people make up the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 243

• 345

• 435

How many people make up the U.S Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 345

• 435

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the president:

• They have the power to approve his appointees

• They can override his veto

• They have the power to impeach him

• All of the above

Congressional committees and subcommittees exist in order to:

• acquire the information needed to pass meaningful legislation

• offer important political posts to influential representatives and senators

• consolidate power in the majority party

• streamline the ever-growing legislative process

Which of the following is a standing committee that is both the House and Senate?

• Rules

• Homeland Security

• Special Committee on Aging

• Indian Affairs

Where does Congress do most of its work?

• In committees

• Back at home

• The floor (to debate)

• At the White House

The people the Congressperson actually represent are known as:

• Representeds

• Districtees

• Constituents

• Staters

What type of power is given to Congress through the "Necessary and Proper" Clause?

• Delegated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Implied Powers

• Expressed Powers

Qualifications to be in the United states Senate are?

• 9 years a citizen of the United States, 30 years old

• 6 years a citizen of the United States, 20 years old

• 7 years a citizen of the United States, 25 years old

• A natural born citizen of the United States, 35 years old

Our Congress is made up of two houses, also known as:

• Monocameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Quadcameral