Congress Unit Exam

The US Legislative Branch is known as?

• Congress

• Parliament

• Supreme Court

• House of Commons

Congress is divided into how many branches?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the name of the house that has 435 members?

• House of Common

• House of Lords

• House of Representatives

• Senate

What is the role of the legislative branch?

• to choose policy and lead the nation

• to make/write the laws of the US

• to review the laws and policies of the US to ensure their compliances with the Constitution

• to make the budget of the US

This house has 100 members, 2 representing each state?

• The Senate

• The Sith

• The House

• The President

How are constituencies determined for the House of Representatives?

• State

• Region

• County

• Congressional District

Which if the following are the qualifications needed to become a Senator?

• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state they serve

• 35 years old, citizen for 2 years, resident of the state they serve

• 25 years old, citizen for 10 years, resident of the state they serve

• 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state they serve

How long to members of the House of Representatives serve?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Which of the following is a unique power of the Senate?

• initiate all revenue bills

• initiate impeachment charges

• confirm presidential appointments

• veto bills

Which of the following is a unique power of the House?

• initiate all revenue bills

• ratify treaties

• confirm presidential appointments

• veto bills