Bills

What does the term 'bicameral legislature' refer to?

• A three-house governmental structure

• A single-house lawmaking system

• A two-house lawmaking body

• A type of judicial system

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100 members

• 247 members

• 50 members

• 435 members

What is the purpose of the census mentioned in the text?

• To register vehicles

• To collect taxes

• To elect the President

• To count the population every 10 years

What are 'enumerated powers'?

• Powers not listed in the Constitution

• Powers given to the state governments

• Powers related to education

• Powers explicitly listed in the Constitution

What is the 'Necessary and Proper Clause' also known as?

• The static clause

• The flexible clause

• The rigid clause

• The elastic clause

Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

• Only the Supreme Court

• Any member of Congress

• Only state legislatures

• Only the President

What role does the Speaker of the House play in the lawmaking process?

• Votes on all bills

• Writes the bills

• Assigns bills to committees

• Directly passes laws

What is a filibuster used for in the Senate?

• To elect the Senate leaders

• To amend bills

• To prevent a vote on a bill by extended debate

• To quickly pass a bill

What happens if a bill is vetoed by the President?

• It is discarded forever

• It automatically becomes law

• It can be reconsidered by Congress with a possibility of overriding the veto

• It goes to the Supreme Court

What is the main function of committees in Congress?

• To organize parties

• To debate all bills

• To specialize and handle specific areas of legislation

• To elect the President