Quiz on the US Legislative Branch

What are the two parts that make up Congress?

• Supreme Court and Lower Courts

• Senate and Governors

• House of Representatives and Senate

• President and Vice President

How many total Representatives are there in the House?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 300

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How often are Representatives elected?

• Every six years

• Every year

• Every four years

• Every two years

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Majority Leader

How many members does the Senate have?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 300

What is the minimum age requirement to become a Senator?

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

• 30 years old

What must happen for a bill to become a law after Congress passes it?

• The public must vote on it

• The Governors must approve it

• The Supreme Court must review it

• The President must sign it

What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?

• Nothing; the bill is dead

• Try to override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• Pass the bill with a simple majority

• Send the bill to the Supreme Court

What is one of the specific jobs of the Senate?

• To appoint Supreme Court Justices

• To create laws

• To ratify treaties

• To elect the President

What age must a person be to be elected as a Representative?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 21 years old

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