Understanding the Legislative Branch

What is the primary role of Congress in the United States?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To review laws

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

• 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 Council and the Assembly

Which of the following is a power exclusively held by the Senate?

• Initiating revenue bills

• Ratifying treaties

• Electing the President in case of an electoral tie

• Impeachment trials

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

• The bill is signed by the President

• The bill is introduced in either house of Congress

• The bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• The bill is voted on by the public

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

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• The power to impeach and remove the President

• The power to declare war

What is the main function of Congressional Committees?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To draft and review proposed legislation

• To elect Congressional leaders

Which of the following is a type of Congressional Committee?

• Executive Committee

• Standing Committee

• Presidential Committee

• Judicial Committee

What is required for Congress to override a Presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote in both houses

• A two-thirds majority vote in both houses

• A three-fourths majority vote in both houses

• A unanimous vote in both houses

Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader

• The President Pro Tempore