Legislative Branch

After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step?

• It goes to the President to be signed into law.
• It goes to the Standing Committee.
• It goes to the Conference Committee.
• It goes to the other chamber of Congress for a vote.

To pigeonhole a bill means the committee has...

• used it to hold bird seed.
• approved the bill and sent it back for a vote.
• rejected the bill.
• refused to act on the bill.

Where can a bill be filibustered?

• The White House

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Wild West

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

• 6 years; 2 years
• 4 years each
• 6 years; 4 years
• 2 years; 6 years

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

• 6 years; 2 years
• 4 years each
• 6 years; 4 years
• 2 years; 6 years

Reapportionment of house seats is based on what?

• State Size
• State Population
• Number of Political Districts
• The number of chairs in the room

Which article of the US Constitution sets up the powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Congress is responsible for what according to the "Enumerated Powers" listed in the Constitution?

• Coin money, establish a Post Office, establish a National Bank

• Raising an army, maintaining a navy, and declaring war

• Patents & Copyrights, naturalization and commanding the army

• Regulating commerce, coin money and regulating the environment

What happens after the President vetoes a bill?

• The Supreme Court can vote the bill into law

• The bill becomes law

• The bill is dead

• Congress can override it with a 1/3 vote

Why must the Senate approve the President's Supreme Court Justice nominations?

• It allows part of the Legislative branch to check the power of the Executive branch
• So the Senate can filibuster the President's nomination
• It is required that all Executive decisions go through the Senate
• The Senate wants to feel involved in the government