Legislative Branch Structure

What are the two houses of the United States Congress?

• Congressional House and Senate House

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• House of Representatives and House of Lords

• Senate and House of Representatives

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• Executing laws

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 75

• 50

• 100

• 200

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 10 years

• 6 years

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

• Advising the President

• Leading the Supreme Court

• Managing the Senate

• Presiding over the House of Representatives

What is the purpose of the committee system in the legislative branch?

• To give more power to individual members of the legislative branch

• To limit the discussion and debate on proposed laws and policies

• To allow for more efficient and detailed consideration of proposed laws and policies.

• To create more bureaucracy and slow down the legislative process

What is the process for a bill to become a law in the United States?

• The bill is signed by the Speaker of the House

• Several steps including introduction, committee review, floor action, conference committee, presidential action, and potential veto override.

• The bill is passed by a simple majority in the Senate

• The bill is approved by the Supreme Court

What is the difference between a standing committee and a select committee?

• Standing committees are temporary, while select committees are permanent.

• Standing committees have limited authority, while select committees have unlimited authority.

• Standing committees are only for specific issues, while select committees are for general issues.

• Standing committees are permanent, while select committees are temporary.

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

• Sending the executive branch on vacation

• Bypassing the executive branch entirely

• Asking the executive branch for permission

• Impeachment, approval of appointments, and veto override

What is the significance of the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• It changed the way Senators are elected

• It granted women the right to vote

• It established the presidential line of succession

• It abolished slavery