Legislative Branch (1-3)

What is the primary function of the Legislative branch as outlined in Article 1 of the Constitution?

• Interprets laws

• Carries out laws

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bicameral Congress of the United States?

• It consists of the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives.

• It is made up of the President and the Vice President.

• It is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate.

• It includes the Executive and Judicial branches.

What is the term used to describe the manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage?

• Electoral alignment

• Constituency delimitation

• Gerrymandering

• District zoning

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

• The power to impeach federal officials

• The power to initiate revenue bills

• The power to ratify treaties

• The power to elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie

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

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Secretary of Defense

What information will you find in Article 1 of the Constitution?

• Powers of the Legislative Branch

• Powers of the State Government

What is a joint committee?

• A committee that includes members from the Senate only

• A committee that includes members from the House of Representatives only

• A committee that includes members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives

• A committee that includes members from the Supreme Court and Congress