Understanding the US Legislative Branch

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch of the US Government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

How many houses make up the United States Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is a role of a Senator?

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To represent their state in the federal government

• To enforce state laws

• To manage state budgets

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which step in the legislative process involves a bill being reviewed and possibly amended by a committee?

• Introduction

• Committee Action

• Floor Debate

• Presidential Approval

Explain how the system of checks and balances works between the Legislative and Executive branches.

• The President can veto legislation, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote.

• The President can declare laws unconstitutional.

• Congress can appoint federal judges.

• The President can dissolve Congress.

Identify a major legislative power of Congress.

• To declare war

• To appoint ambassadors

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

Which of the following is an expressed power of Congress?

• To regulate commerce with foreign nations

• To establish public schools

• To issue marriage licenses

• To conduct elections

What is an implied power of Congress?

• The power to tax

• The power to draft an army

• The power to coin money

• The power to establish post offices

What is the primary function of congressional committees?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To review and refine legislation

• To appoint judges