Legislation Practice Quiz 11/4

How many branches of government exist in the United States?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• The Presidency

• Executive

A ________________ is a limit on something or someone's power.

A "bill" and a "law" are the same thing, just using different terms.

• True

• False

It's very common for Congress to override a President's veto.

• True

• False

For the purposes of lawmaking, a majority is ______________.

• 50%

• 51%

• 100%

• 2/3 of Congress

Every bill must pass through two committees because

• the bill has to pass committees in both the Senate and House of Representatives

• Committees are places where bills are discussed, debated, and changed

• The more people who look at a bill, the better!

• Actually, every bill does NOT have to pass through two committees.

A __________ is when the President rejects a bill that passed Congress.

• sponsor

• override

• veto

• check

A liberal view of government is one where more government involvement/action, and government programs, lead to less problems in society.

• True

• False

A conservative view of government values less government involvement/regulation, and more personal/individual freedom. Conservatives believe these elements lead to less problems in society.

• True

• False