United States Legislation Quiz

What was the biggest issue with the Articles of Confederation's legislation?

• Could not create laws.

• The Judicial and Executive branches did not exist.

• The State governments controlled the laws.

• Could not enforce laws.

Why would the people want a federal government that could NOT enforce laws?

• Fear of a civil war.

• Fear of losing their power and independence.

• Fear of the federal government being abusive of its power.

• Fear of losing their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

List the two states that introduced plans that led to the Great Compromise, which developed the House of Representatives and the Senate.

List the steps of turning a bill into a law in order. (Word Bank Below)

1. 1. Subcommittee reviews the bill

2. 2. Overriding a veto

3. 3. Bill is introduced

4. 4. Goes to committee

5. 5. Committee markup of the bill

6. 6. Bill is drafted

7. 7. Voting by the full chamber

8. 8. Referral to the other chamber

9. 9. Bill goes to the President

Which step of the lawmaking process is when an idea is listed to become a law?

• The Bill Goes to Committee.

• The Bill is Drafted.

• Committee Markup of the Bill.

• Overriding a Veto.

Which step of the lawmaking process happens once the bill hits the floor?

• The Bill is Introduced.

• Committee Markup of the Bill.

• Voting by the Full Chamber.

• The Bill Goes to the President.

When Congress needs to override the President, so that a law can pass, how many votes does Congress need?

• 2/3 Majority

• 3/4 Majority

• 4/5 Majority

• 5/8 Majority

Which of the following is a legislative power of the Legislative Branch?

• Declare War

• Approve Presidential Appointments and Treaties

• Work with the President to Pass the Federal Budget Each Year

• Propose Constitutional Changes

List one expressed power and one implied power of the Legislative Branch.

List one lawmaking power and one non-lawmaking power of the Legislative Branch.