Where in the U.S. Constitution can you locate information about the Legislative Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Preamble

What is the main purpose or function of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To protect the president

Congress is bicameral (divided into two chambers). What are there names?

• Senate and Cabinet

• Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Representatives and Cabinet

• Supreme Court and Cabinet

In the legislative lawmaking process (how a bill becomes a law), what is the first step?

• Bill is sent to the president

• Bill is debated

• Bill is reported

• Bill proposed

Who can propose an idea for a bill?

• Citizens

• Interest Groups

• President

In the legislative lawmaking process (how a bill becomes a law), what is the last step?

• Bill is sent to the president

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is reported

• Bill goes to committee

How can Congress respond to a presidential veto?

• By sending the veto back to the president

• By overriding with 2/3 vote

• By sending the veto to the supreme court

• By overriding with a 3/4 vote

Which principle does the US Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Natural Rights

What are some enumerated powers of the Legislative Branch?

• Declare War

• Approve Presidential Appointments

• Impeach the President

• Approve Treaties

• Sign bills into laws

When a bill is passed by the House and Senate, it goes to THIS committee to combine the bills so that one bill can be sent to the president

• Special

• Standing

• Conference

• Temporary