Congress in a Flash Quiz

The _______________ is the lawmaking branch of the U.S. government. They can suggest and write bills to become law.

• The Judicial Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Legislative Branch

What are federal laws?

• Laws that apply to the entire country
• Laws that are made in each state and apply only to those states
• Laws that apply to districts

Why do we have a bicameral Legislative Branch?

• To satisfy the needs of states with large and small populations.
• To ensure the best laws are created.
• To encourage debate.
• All of the above.

What was the goal of creating a Congress?

• To establish the three branches of our government.
• To ensure all laws are Constitutional.
• To create federal laws that reflect the needs and wants of all United States citizens.

A Senator's job includes which of the following?

• To represent the people of their entire state.
• To debate bills and make laws.
• To consider many factors before voting in Congress.
• All of the above.

Which two statements are true?

• The Senate has 1 senator from each state for a total of 50 senators
• The Senate has 2 senators from each state for a total of 100 senators
• The House of Representatives has 435 representatives, each state's total based on its population.

Congress has the power to do which of the following?

• Veto a bill from becoming a law
• Write a bill that could become a law
• Determine if a law is constitutional

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of Congress?

• Veto laws
• ability to create rules on how to become a citizen
• Establishing post offices

The law making process involves all of the following steps except:

• The Proposal
• Floor debate
• Supreme Court review

(Voting in Congress) When deciding how they will vote on a bill in Congress, a Congressperson considers which of the following?

• If the Constitution gives them the power to make such a law.
• What their constituents want.
• What their party wants.
• What they want, personally.
• All of the above should be considered each time a congressperson votes.