Unit 6 - Legislative Branch Quiz

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Appointing federal judges

What is the name given to the two chambers of the U.S. Congress?

• The House and the Court

• The Senate and the Presidency

• The House of Representatives and the Judiciary

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

Which article of the Constitution outlines the structure and function of the Legislative Branch?

• Article II

• Article III

• Article I

• Article IV

How is the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives determined?

• Equal representation for all states

• Based on the state's geographic size

• Based on the state's population

• Determined by the Senate

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch?

• Declaring war

• Granting pardons

• Raising and supporting an army

• Regulating commerce

Which of these is a special duty of the Senate?

• All bills dealing with raising money start here

• Approves the 'speaker of the House'

• Approves presidential appointments

What is the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?

• To introduce new bills

• To debate bills on the floor

• To create a compromise bill when the House and Senate versions differ

• To send bills to the President for approval

What is meant by "checks and balances" in the U.S. government?

• Each branch has the same amount of power

• The branches work independently of each other

• Each branch has ways to watch over the others, preventing any one branch from becoming too strong

• The executive branch is most powerful

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Vice President

• The President Pro Tempore

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court