Legislative Branch Quiz

What are the two parts of Congress?

• Supreme Court and Executive Branch

• President and Vice President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• State Governors and Mayors

What is the term of office for representatives in the House of Representatives?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

What is the term of office for senators in the Senate?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

Who has the power to declare war?

• President

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Senate

What power allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers?

• Implied powers

• Executive powers

• Judicial powers

• Reserved powers

What power allows Congress to remove a federal official from office?

• Impeachment

• Pardon

• Veto

• Appointment

What power allows Congress to establish post offices and regulate commerce?

• Executive powers

• Implied powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

What power allows Congress to raise and support an army and navy?

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Executive powers

• Implied powers

What power allows Congress to establish lower federal courts?

• Implied powers

• Executive powers

• Enumerated powers

• Reserved powers