Quiz – National Legislature Overview

Why did the Framers favor a national legislature?

• To give the President more power

• To create stronger states

• To ensure representative government

• To eliminate political parties

Which of the following is NOT one of the five roles of a member of Congress?

• Committee member

• Cabinet secretary

• Servant of constituents

• Politician

What does it mean for a representative to act as a “delegate”?

• Vote by party lines

• Vote based on their own opinion

• Vote based on instructions from constituents

• Avoid voting

What is the “oversight function”?

• The power to veto laws

• The President overseeing the courts

• Congress checking how executive agencies enforce laws

• Judicial review of bills

What is the purpose of a special session of Congress?

• To celebrate a holiday

• To swear in new members

• To address urgent national issues

• To elect a new President

Which benefit is known as the franking privilege?

• Free healthcare

• Free gym memberships

• Free printing and postage

• Free food

What is the main check on congressional salary increases?

• Presidential veto

• The 10th Amendment

• 27th Amendment & voter backlash

• Federal court rulings