Legislative Branch Quiz

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To advise the President

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

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the first step in the legislative process?

• The President proposes a bill

• A member of Congress introduces a bill

• The Supreme Court reviews the bill

• The bill is voted on by Congress

Which house of Congress has the power to introduce tax legislation?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Both houses

• Neither house

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It becomes law immediately

• It goes back to Congress for a possible override

• It is automatically discarded

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority in one house

• A simple majority in both houses

• A two-thirds majority in one house

• A two-thirds majority in both houses

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

• To introduce legislation

• To approve treaties

• To generate revenue bills

• To elect the President in the event of an electoral college tie

What does "bicameral" mean?

• Governed by two separate branches

• Having two chambers in the legislature

• Being able to veto legislation

• Having a single legislative body

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Both legislative and executive

How can a bill become law without the President's signature?

• If it is approved by the Supreme Court

• If it receives a simple majority vote in Congress

• If the President ignores it for 10 days while Congress is in session

• If it is passed unanimously by both houses