Legislative Branch Quiz

What do we mean by a bicameral Congress?

• Congress is a legislature with two chambers, specifically the House of Representatives and the Senate in the U.S.

• A bicameral Congress is a type of parliamentary system.
• A bicameral Congress is a single-chamber legislature.
• A bicameral Congress has three chambers.

Lydia, Bronwyn, and Addison discuss the responsibilities of different branches of government. They want to know which branch holds the powers and responsibilities of Congress. Can you help them?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

• Legislative

What is an example of legislative duties in Congress?

• Conducting hearings on local issues.

• Managing the city of Washington D.C.

• Drafting and voting on legislation.
• Overseeing state elections.

In a school project, Ciaran and Adelle are studying the role of committees in the legislative process. What is the primary function of these committees?

• Committees draft and propose legislation to the full chamber.

• Committees have no role in the legislative process.

• Committees only provide recommendations and have no authority to take action.

• Committees review and analyze proposed legislation, conduct hearings, and make recommendations for action to the full chamber.

Noah, David, and Ethan are discussing the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate. What is the main difference between the two?

• The House of Representatives has more power and authority than the Senate.

• The House of Representatives is made up of appointed officials, while the Senate is elected by the people.

• The House of Representatives is responsible for making laws, while the Senate is responsible for approving or rejecting laws.

• The main difference is the number of members and the length of their terms.

Jazlyn and Caden are discussing the qualifications to become a member of Congress. What are the correct qualifications?

• To become a member of Congress, one must meet the following qualifications: be at least 25 years old for the House of Representatives or 30 years old for the Senate, be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and be a resident of the state they represent.

• To become a member of Congress, one must have a college degree and work in the United States for 7 years.

• To become a member of Congress, one must be a naturalized citizen and speak English fluently.

• To become a member of Congress, one must be at least 18 years old and commit to serving 10 years.

During a school election, Ryan is elected as the Speaker of the House in the student council. What is Ryan's role as the Speaker of the House in the student council?

• Ryan, as the Speaker of the House, is responsible for creating new school rules.

• Ryan, as the Speaker of the House, is in charge of the executive branch of the student council.

• Ryan, as the Speaker of the House, has no active role in the student council.

• Ryan's role as the Speaker of the House is to preside over the student council meetings, oversee the legislative process, and is 3rd in line to the presidency of the student council.

What is the jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee?

• The jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee is limited to education funding.
• The jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee focuses solely on environmental regulations.
• The jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee includes taxation, revenue generation, and Social Security and Medicare.
• The jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee includes foreign policy and defense.

Who are these two men?

• Utah Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney.

• Utah Representatives Mike Lee and Mitt Romney.

• Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Mitt Romney.

• Speaker of the House Mike Lee and Governor Mitt Romney.

Heather is on a school trip to Washington, D.C. She sees a large, imposing building and wonders what it is and who works in it. Can you help her?

• The White House and the President

• The Utah State Capitol building and the Utah Legislature

• The U.S. Capitol building and U.S. Congress

• The Supreme Court building and the Supreme Court