Topic 4: Powers of the Legislative Branch

If the president vetoes a bill, what can the Congress do to override his veto and turn the bill into law?

• Once a year congress can choose to bypass the president and turn a bill directly into law.
• They can vote again on the bill and if it passes by a two-thirds majority, then it becomes a law.
• They can order the army to force the president to sign the law.
• They can pass the law when the president is on vacation and get the vice president to sign.
• They can ask the Supreme Court to overrule the president.

How old must you be in order to be elected as a senator?

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

How old must you be in order to be elected as a representative?

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

Which one of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?

• Power to declare war
• Power to tax citizens
• Power to select the vice president
• Power to ratify treaties with other countries
• Power to oversee the government

What is the primary job of the legislative branch?

• To write up and vote on laws
• To command the armed forces and fight wars
• To determine if laws are constitutional
• To hear court cases and issue rulings
• To hire and fire members of the cabinet

How often are Senators and Representatives elected?

• Both are elected every 4 years
• Senators every 2 years and Representatives every 4 years
• Both are elected every 2 years
• Senators every 6 years and Representatives every 2 years
• Both are elected every 6 years

What part of the Constitution does Congress get its power?

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

Who can introduce bills into Congress?

• Citizens
• President
• Senators Only
• Members of Congress

Enumerated/Expressed powers belong to

• State Government
• Federal Government
• Local Government

Declaring war is a/an -

• Reserved power
• Expressed Power
• Concurrent Power