Legislative Branch Quiz

How many members are there in the United States House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 538

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many Senators are there in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 538

What is the term length for a United States Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is a power of Congress?

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Declaring war

• Enforcing laws

• Granting pardons

In which part of the legislative process does a bill get introduced and assigned to a committee?

• Debate

• Introduction

• Voting

• Conference Committee

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority in both houses

• A two-thirds majority in both houses

• A three-fourths majority in both houses

• A unanimous vote in both houses

Which house of Congress has the power to impeach the president?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the main role of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To advise on laws

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

• Appointing federal judges

• Vetoing legislation

• Declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• Confirming presidential appointments