Congress and Legislative Branch Quiz

Which of the following is required of all the members of Congress?

• Must serve on the House Rules Committee

• They must reside in the state they represent

• Vote in the way the President requests they vote

• Notarize a Presidential veto

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic duties of a Congressman?

• Serve on Committees

• Preside and keep order

• Represent their constituents

• Make and pass laws

What term is used to define a Senators attempt to "talk a bill to death"?

• Committee Debate

• Filibuster

• Graft

• Special Session

Imagine you are a teacher explaining the U.S. Constitution to your students. You want to highlight the section that outlines the powers of Congress. Which article would you refer to?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

In the scenario of a high school government class simulation, who is designated to act as President of the Senate?

• President

• Representative

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

In the event of a vacancy in the House of Representatives, who has the authority to appoint a replacement?

• Chairman

• Floor Leader

• Senators

• Governor

In the context of the United States Congress, what is the title of the person responsible for assisting the floor leaders as well as tracking voting statistics?

• Whip

• Select Committee Chairman

• Minority Floor Leader

• Elections Commission

What document assists in determining how seats in the House of Representatives will be reapportioned every ten years?

• Article I

• Elastic Clause

• First Amendment

• Census

What term is used to define the redrawing of district lines to the benefit of one political party?

• Single Member

• Gerrymandering

• Apportion

• Reapportion

Imagine Congress is considering a new law that would require all social media platforms to implement stricter data protection measures for user privacy. What type of power does the "Necessary and Proper" clause provide Congress to enact such legislation?

• Delegated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Implied Powers

• Expressed Powers