Legislative Branch Quiz

What is the role of the Senate in the legislative branch?

• Creates new laws and regulations

• Manages the national budget

• Oversees the judicial branch

• Represents the interests of the individual states and confirms presidential appointments

How many senators are there from each state?

• 5

• 50

• 10

• 2

What is the main power of the House of Representatives?

• Enforce state laws

• Appoint federal judges

• Declare war on other countries

• Introduce and pass federal legislation

What is the process for a bill to become a law?

• The process involves introduction, committee review, floor debate, and presidential approval.

• The process involves a popularity contest among the members of Congress

• The process involves a dance-off between the two political parties

• The process involves a lottery system

How does the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Executive orders

• Veto power

How does the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch?

• Passing laws that the judicial branch must enforce

• Directly appointing judges to the Supreme Court

• Vetoing Supreme Court decisions

• Confirming or rejecting judicial appointments and impeaching and removing judges

What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• At least 21 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 3 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 18 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and a resident of the state they represent

What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate?

• At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, and a resident of the state they represent