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Legislative Branch TEST

Authored by Robert Woodard

Social Studies

12th Grade

Legislative Branch TEST
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of Congress in the United States government?

To interpret laws

To make laws

To enforce laws

To adjudicate disputes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Congress check the power of the President?

By declaring laws unconstitutional

By vetoing executive orders

By overriding a presidential veto

By appointing federal judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of committees in Congress?

To enforce laws

To draft and review legislation

To interpret laws

To conduct foreign policy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is reapportionment in the context of the U.S. Congress?

The process of redrawing district boundaries

The allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on population changes

The election of new congressional leaders

The approval of the federal budget

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?

The fair distribution of electoral districts

The manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage

The process of electing a new Speaker of the House

The allocation of federal funds to states

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the federal budget process?

Congressional approval

Presidential veto

Budget proposal by the President

Judicial review

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is budget reconciliation?

A process to expedite the passage of certain budgetary legislation in the Senate

A method to balance the federal budget

A negotiation between the President and Congress on budgetary issues

A review of the budget by the Supreme Court

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