Legislative Branch Quiz

Legislative Branch Quiz

8th Grade

13 Qs

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Legislative Branch Quiz

Legislative Branch Quiz

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Congressional Committees?

To organize social events for members of Congress
To provide legal advice to the President
To manage the national budget
To review and refine proposed legislation, conduct oversight of government agencies, and investigate issues of public concern.

2.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rank the following roles in the SENATE in order from most powerful to least powerful(1 being most powerful to 4 being least powerful)

Majority Leader

Minority Whip

President of the Senate

Minority Leader

3.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rank the following roles in the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in order from most powerful to least powerful(1 being most powerful to 4 being least powerful)

Minority Whip

Speaker of the House

Minority Leader

Majority Whip

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the President vetoes a bill that has been passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives what can Congress do to still pass the bill?

Override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote
File a lawsuit against the President for vetoing the bill
Hold a new vote with a simple majority
Ask the President to reconsider and sign the bill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main responsibility of the President of the Senate?

Preside over the Senate and cast the tie-breaking vote

Appoint Supreme Court justices
Manage the national budget
Serve as the head of the military forces

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

_____________ is a delay to try and stop the Senate from taking action on bills, nominations, or other Senate business.

Filibuster
Blockade
Stalemate
Shutdown

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a person who lives in an electoral district and is represented by an elected official is known as a _______________.

constituent
resident
citizen
voter

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