Government and Legislative Process Quiz

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

What is the main purpose of lobbying?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To influence the legislative process

• To review laws

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

• Majority Floor Leader

• Minority Floor Leader

What is the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress called?

• Veto

• Filibuster

• Cloture

• Pocket Veto

Which committee in Congress handles specific areas of legislation?

• Standing Committee

• Select Committee

• Joint Committee

• Conference Committee

What is the process of charging a federal official with misconduct and potentially removing them from office called?

• Lobbying

• Impeachment

• Rider

• Qualifications

What is the population count conducted every ten years to determine the distribution of seats in the House of Representatives called?

• Election

• Term of Office

• Founder's Intent

• Census

What is the term for a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly?

• Filibuster

• Cloture

• Amendment

• Resolution

Which document outlines the fundamental principles and structure of the U.S. government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

True or False: A bill can be introduced in either the House or the Senate.

• True

• False