U.S. Congress Mastery Quiz

How many houses are there in the U.S. Congress?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the two houses of the U.S. Congress called?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Parliament

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Assembly and Senate

How many Senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?

• Based on population

• 2

• 4

• Varies by state size

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which power is exclusively granted to the House of Representatives?

• To ratify treaties

• To declare war

• To initiate revenue bills

• To appoint Supreme Court Justices

Which power is exclusively granted to the Senate?

• To impeach federal officials

• To approve treaties

• To initiate revenue bills

• To elect the President in case of an electoral tie

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

• The President signs the bill

• The bill is introduced in either house

• The bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• The bill is voted on by both houses

Who can veto a bill?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By a simple majority vote in both houses

• By a two-thirds majority vote in both houses

• By a three-fourths majority vote in both houses

• By a unanimous vote in both houses