Understanding the Federal Legislative Branch

How many houses does the U.S. Congress consist of?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two houses of Congress called?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Senate and the Assembly

• The Council and the House of Representatives

• The Parliament and the Senate

How many Senators does each state have in the Senate?

• Based on the state's population

• 2

• 4

• Varies every election

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How is the number of Representatives per state determined in the House of Representatives?

• Equal for every state

• Based on the state's population

• The state's geographical size

• The state's GDP

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is a power of Congress?

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Declaring war

• Enforcing laws

• Issuing executive orders

Who has the power to introduce tax legislation (revenue bills)?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

What is the first step in the legislative process for a bill to become a law?

• The President proposes a bill

• A bill is introduced in either house of Congress

• The bill is signed by the President

• The bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority in both the House and Senate

• A two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives only

• A two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate

• Approval from the Supreme Court