Legislative Branch Quizizz

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

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To judge legal disputes

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

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the first step in the legislative process in the U.S. Congress?

• The President proposes a bill

• A member of Congress introduces a bill

• The bill is voted on by Congress

• The bill is signed into law

Which of the following is a check that the legislative branch has over the executive branch?

• Appointing federal judges

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Overriding a presidential veto

• Enforcing laws

What is the main function of committees in Congress?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To review and modify bills

• To elect Congressional leaders

Which power is exclusively granted to Congress in the Constitution?

• The power to declare war

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to enforce laws

• The power to interpret laws

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader

• The President Pro Tempore

How can Congress check the power of the judiciary?

• By declaring war

• By impeaching and removing judges

• By enforcing laws

• By appointing federal judges

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

• Unanimous consent in both houses

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Senate in the legislative process?

• Introducing revenue bills

• Ratifying treaties

• Electing the Speaker of the House

• Appointing members to the Supreme Court