Unit 3: Federal Legislative Branch Review

Which of the following is a power of Congress?

• Coin and borrow money

• Control the weather

• Elect Judges

• Build roads

What is one of the responsibilities of Congress related to the military?

• Declare war

• Train generals and admirals

• Build hospitals on military bases

• Manage military readiness

What is one of the legislative powers of Congress?

• Make laws

• Conduct elections

• Build bridges

• Manage libraries

Which of the following is a power of the House of Representatives?

• Approve treaties

• Start impeachment proceedings

• Appoint Supreme Court justices

• Veto bills

What type of bills does the House of Representatives begin?

• Defense bills

• Education bills

• Appropriation bills

• Healthcare bills

What role does the House of Representatives play if no presidential candidate wins the minimum number of electoral votes?

• They call for a new election

• They select the president

• They appoint a temporary president

• They dissolve the electoral college

What is one of the powers of the Senate?

• Approve presidential appointments

• Impeach the President

• Veto bills

• Nominate Supreme Court justices

What fraction of the Senate must approve treaties with foreign nations?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A single house system

• A two house system

• A three house system

• A four house system

The membership of the House of Representatives is based on what?

• State population

• Equal representation

• State wealth

• State size