Government and Politics Quiz

What is the overall job of the legislative branch of government?

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws

• To make the nation's laws

• To manage the economy

Which two houses make up the U.S. Congress?

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives and the Executive Branch

Who is the Speaker of the House mentioned in the document?

• Kamala Harris

• Nancy Pelosi

• Andrew Garbarino

• Charles E. Schumer

Who are New York's two U.S. Senators according to the document?

• Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi

• Andrew Garbarino and Kirsten Gillibrand

• Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand

• Charles E. Schumer and Kamala Harris

Which of the following is NOT a power or duty of the legislative branch?

• Collect taxes

• Establish courts

• Declare war

• Enforce laws

What is required to override a president's veto?

• A simple majority in both houses

• A 2/3 majority in both houses

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• Approval from the President

What is the "Elastic Clause"?

• The ability to declare war

• The power to coin and print money

• The power to make laws that are "necessary and proper"

• The ability to impeach the President

What is the overall job of the Executive branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To amend laws

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• Chief Justice

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

Who is the current President mentioned in the document?

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• Joseph Biden

• George Bush