Quiz for Topic 6: Topic 6: Legislative Branch

What is the primary role of Congress in the U.S. government?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Declaring presidential powers

Why did the Founders create a bicameral legislature?

• To give more power to larger states

• To ensure internal checks on legislative power

• To allow the president to control Congress

• To eliminate the need for elections

How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators?

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

What clause gives Congress flexibility in making laws beyond its enumerated powers?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

Which section of Article I lists the powers forbidden to Congress?

• Section 5

• Section 8

• Section 9

• Section 10

What role does the president play in the legislative process?

• Introducing bills

• Signing or vetoing bills

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Electing members of Congress

How does the Supreme Court check the power of Congress?

• By impeaching members of Congress

• By vetoing laws

• By reviewing laws through judicial review

• By appointing new members

What principle ensures that the government derives its power from the people?

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Executive privilege