iCivics Games Quiz

How much support is needed to pass a bill in the Legislature?

• At least 70% in one house

• More than 50% in both houses

• More than 50% in the Senate; less than 50% in the House

How can a bill gain support in Congress?

• Include clauses to gain more votes

• Hold hearings to learn about the issue so the bill can be stronger

• Have more sponsors of the bill, gaining support.

• All options are correct

What happens when a bill that is ready to be signed comes before the president?

• The president can sign (approve) or veto it.

• The president can hold a press conference about it.

• The president can call for a vote on it.

If Congress wants to pass a law that is not supported by the president, what can they do?

• Pass it with 2/3rd of votes in favor, making it veto-proof.

• Give up and work on other laws that the president likes.

• Pass the law with a simple majority of 51% of the vote.

Supreme Court justices use public opinion as their rulebook when judging laws.

• True

• False, they use the Constitution

• False, they ask the president

Which pair is a mismatched set?

• Legislative Branch and the Speaker of the House

• Judicial Branch and the Chief Justice

• Executive Branch and Senator

Which statement is NOT true about U.S. foreign policy?

• It only impacts people living in the U.S.

• It is decided by the president

• It involves many different federal agencies and departments

Which group advises the president on foreign policy?

• National Security Council

• State Department

• The United Nations

Which of the following is NOT used in foreign policy?

• Economic tools, like sanctions and foreign aid

• Military tools, like air strikes and troop deployment

• Electoral tools, like campaigns and fundraising

Which department is most likely to oversee trade agreements with another country?

• State Department

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of the Treasury