Unit 2 - Legislative Branch Exam

Type in your name: Last Name, First Name

Bonus (2 pts): Should we have Congressional term limits? Why or why not?

How many bills make it out of "committee?"

• 90%
• 10%

Legislative Committees (choose all that apply):

• Are divided by topic or specialty
• Look for input by experts in the field to adjust the bills
• Schedule a bill for a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives
• Edit, make changes to and finalize bills

List two ways the Legislative Branch can check the Executive Branch.

What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives? Where does that position lie in the order of Presidential succession?

What is the title of the leader of the Senate? Where does that position lie in the order of Presidential succession?

All of these are the duties of Congress EXCEPT:

• Raise revenue through taxation and levies
• Regulate interstate and foreign trade
• Nominate federal judges
• Declare war

Which constitutional article established the Legislative Branch?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III

The President of the Senate can only cast a vote in the case of a tie.

• True
• False