Quiz on Congressional Roles and Committees

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

• To preside over the House of Representatives

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To preside over the Senate

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

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

What is the final step for a bill to become a law?

• Presidential signature

• Committee approval

• House vote

• Senate vote

The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws.

• True

• False

Which body advises the President and is part of the Executive Branch?

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

Who appoints the heads of the federal executive departments?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

The President can issue executive orders to direct the operations of the federal government.

• True

• False

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Amending laws

• Interpreting laws

Which court is the highest in the Judicial Branch of the United States?

• State Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Court of Appeals