Lesislative Branch Test

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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

• describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
• defining bicameral and unicameral houses
• explaining the veto and override processes

Which statement about Congress is accurate?

• contains only the House of Representatives.
• The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
• It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

• wo years
• four years
• six years

What is considered the most important power Congress holds?

• collecting taxes
• electing leaders
• creating laws

Powers that are shared between Congress and states are referred to as

• enumerated powers
• implied powers
• concurrent powers

According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, each senator must be

• a lifetime resident of Washington, DC.
• a registered voter in one’s state.
• a US citizen for at least nine years

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

• sending it to the other house
• approving it by a vote
• sending it to the president

What is the name of the two parts of Congress in the United States?

• The House of Representatives and the Senate
• The Cabinet and the Senate
• The President and the Vice President

Which part of Congress is responsible for representing the interests of the people in their local districts?

• The House of Representatives
• The Senate
• The President