Article I of the U.S. Constitution

Which of the following is a power of Congress?

• The power to declare war

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to execute laws

• The power to interpret laws

How is the structure of Congress designed according to the U.S. Constitution?

• A single chamber

• Two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate

• Three chambers: the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Judicial Council

• A series of regional councils without a central legislative body

What role does the House of Representatives play in the impeachment process?

• Decides whether to convict and remove from office

• Has no role in the impeachment process

• Initiates impeachment proceedings

• Appoints the judges for the impeachment trial

What is the role of the Senate in the impeachment process?

• Initiates impeachment proceedings

• Acts as the jury to convict or acquit

• Has no role in the impeachment process

• Responsible for gathering evidence

How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the term length for a Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the Executive Branch?

• Nominating Supreme Court Justices

• Declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to override a presidential veto

How can Congress check the Judicial Branch?

• By declaring judicial rulings unconstitutional

• By impeaching and removing federal judges

• By appointing federal judges

• By changing the number of Supreme Court Justices

Which of the following is a unique power of the Senate?

• The power to initiate revenue bills

• The power to ratify treaties

• The power to elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie

• Both B and C

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 only

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

• A three-fourths majority in both the House and Senate