Legislative Branch Quiz

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? 

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House? 

• representation is equal for each state

• population

• States can have as many delegates as they wish, but each state receives just one vote.

How many members are there in the House?

• 50

• 100

• 275

• 435

Who is the leader of the House and how is that person chosen?

• Speaker of the House; by a vote of the members

• Vice President; by the President

• President of the House; by the majority leader

How long is a term for a member of the Senate?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?

• 200; equal representation (4 senators per state)

• 100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)

• 150; population

What type of bill must start in the House of Representatives?

• Tax

• Education

• Military

What can Congress do when a President decides to veto a bill?

• override with a simple majority in both houses (also known as chambers)

• override with a 2/3rds vote in both houses (or chambers)

• They can do nothing. The bill is dead.

What is a pocket veto?

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• If Congress adjourns during the 10 day period and the President does not sign the bill, the bill does not become law.

• It is when Congress cancels all future bills on the same topic.

• It is when Congress fails to override a veto.

All ______ in the US begin as bills

• Committees

• Laws

• Terms

• Ideas