Legislative Branch Test Review

What is the main job of the Speaker of the House?

• Leads the Senate

• Keeps party members in line

• Leads the House of Representatives

• Casts tie-breaking votes

Who officially leads the Senate but has limited responsibilities?

• President

• Majority Leader

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

What do we call powers listed directly in the Constitution?

• Implied

• Reserved

• Expressed

• Shared

What kind of power is used by Congress but not written in the Constitution?

• Reserved

• Enumerated

• Implied

• Executive

What is a Party Whip responsible for?

• Writing bills

• Counting votes

• Enforcing party discipline

• Signing legislation

Who leads the political party with fewer seats in a chamber of Congress?

• Whip

• Vice President

• Minority Leader

• Committee Chair

Who leads the political party with more seats in a chamber of Congress?

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• Committee Chair

• Whip

True or False: Congress was established in Article I of the Constitution.

• True

• False

True or False: Every bill must start in the House of Representatives.

• True

• False

What is the minimum age to be a Senator?

• 25

• 30

• 32

• 35