Legislative Branch Review

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• Lifetime Appointment

• 10 years

• 6 years

The Legislative Branch is created by which Article of Congress

• Article 1

• Article 5

• Article 13

• Article 75

How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?

• Presidential Appointment

• Impeachment

• Congressional Hearing

• The Census

What is on use for the filibuster?

• To cut representatives' speaking time short

• To create a form of accountability for constituents

• To "talk a bill to death"

• To impeach justices

The Legislative Branch is...

• The weakest of the three branches

• The strongest of the three branches

• The branch that enforces laws

• The branch that handles court cases

What is the purpose of the party whip?

• The person who runs the Senate

• The person who sets party policy

• The person who pushes representatives to vote a certain way

• The person who runs the House

Which of the following is a check the Legislative Branch has against the Executive Branch?

• Presidential Veto

• Conference Committee

• Impeachment of the President

• Declaring Laws Unconstitutional

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 85

• 275

What is a check from the Legislative Branch on the Supreme Court's powers?

• Constitutional Amendment

• Presidential Veto

• The Filibuster

• Presidential Pardon

Why are Representatives in the House more accountable to their constituents?

• Longer term lengths

• Shorter term lengths

• They are required by law to vote along party lines

• Stricter requirements to run for office