Legislative Branch Practice Quiz

After the bill is introduced, it is sent to ___.

• a conference committee to resolve differences.
• the president to sign or veto

• a committee for investigation and debate
  

• the U.S. Supreme Court to determine constitutionality

What happens to a bill after it is approved by both houses of Congress?

• It is sent to the president for approval.

• It becomes law immediately.

• It is published in the Federal Register.

• It is sent back to the committee for further review.

Which committee is responsible for resolving differences in a bill passed by both the House and the Senate?

• The Conference Committee

• The Appropriations Committee

• The Rules Committee

• The Judiciary Committee

If the president vetoes a bill, what can Congress do?

• Pass the bill again with a simple majority.

• Refer the bill to a special committee.

• Send the bill to the Supreme Court.

• Override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses.

What happens to a bill if the president chooses to not take action if Congress not in session?

• The bill becomes law automatically.
• The bill is sent back to Congress for revision.
• The bill is dies.

• The bill is sent to the Judical Branch for review.

A permanent committee that deals with bills on a specific topic is called

• conference committee

• joint committee

• standing committee
• advisory committee

The House of Representatives bringing impeachment charges on a President is an example of what Constitutional principle?

• Checks and balances
• Judicial review
• Federalism
• Separation of powers

How are committee assignments and chairpersons in Congress chosen?

• Committee assignments are based solely on personal preference.
• Committee assignments are chosen by party leadership

• Chairpersons are elected by public vote.
• Committee assignments are randomly assigned by lottery.

After a bill passes the standing committee, what happens next?

• The bill is ignored and not discussed further.
• The bill is sent back to the committee for revisions.
• The bill is sent to the floor for debate and voting.
• The bill is automatically enacted into law.

What are powers that are listed in the US Constitution called?

• Concurrent powers
• Enumerated powers
• Implied powers
• Reserved powers