Legislative Branch Quiz

Match the following terms with their definitions in the legislative process.

• A law that has been officially approved and put into effect

• A court ruling

• A proposed law under consideration by a legislature

• A regulation

• A decision made by a court

• A bill

• A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

• A law that has been enacted

What is the significance of the "First Reading" of a bill?

• It is when the bill is signed into law.

• It is the initial presentation of the bill for consideration.

• It is when the bill is debated in the Senate.

• It is when the bill is published in the newspaper.

What happens if there is no cloture in the Senate?

• The bill is passed automatically

• A filibuster may occur

• The bill is sent back to the House

• The debate is extended indefinitely

What does each house of Congress do to the other?

• Ignores

• Supports

• Checks and balances

• Competes with

The basis for reapportioning representatives among the states is (a)  

• The Census
• The Presidential Election
• The State Legislature
• The Supreme Court

How many representatives does each state have at a minimum?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What determines the number of representatives a state has?

• The state's population

• The state's land area

• The state's economic output

• The state's number of cities

How long is the term for a representative in the United States?

• Four years

• Six years

• Two years

• One year

What is the minimum age requirement to be a Congressman?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

When are senators elected in the United States?

• Every odd-numbered year

• Every even-numbered year

• Every year

• Every leap year