Federal Legislative Branch SOL Review 24-25

The state and federal legislative branches are _____ because they have two houses.

• bicameral
• checked and balanced
• democratic
• representative

Which of the following are roles of the legislative branch?

• appoint officials and make treaties
• declare laws unconstitutional
• grant pardons and reprieves
• impeachment and confirm appointments

When the President vetoes a bill it can -

• never become a law.
• be overridden with a 2/3 majority vote in each house of Congress.
• be overridden with a 1/3 minority vote in one of the houses of Congress.
• pass if a minority of one house overrides the veto.

Interest groups hire ______ to convince members of Congress to vote for or against or introduce certain bills.

• citizens
• lawyers
• lobbyists
• volunteers

All of the following are powers of Congress EXCEPT -

• coining money
• declaring war
• impeaching government officials
• declaring marriage laws unconstitutional

Who may formally introduce a bill into Congress?

• A citizen
• Only a Senator or Representative
• Supreme Court Justice
• The President

What is the best title for the graphic organizer?

• How Interest Groups Influence Public Policy
• How Officials Influence Public Policy
• How the Media Influences Public Policy
• How to Get Elected to Office

The national legislature that meets in Washington, D.C., and makes laws for the whole United States is called -

• City Council
• Congress
• the General Assembly
• the House of Burgesses

Why does Congress create new legislation?

• To respond to problems and issues that occur in society
• To prevent citizens from achieving their goals
• To help Congressman of the opposing political party
• To obtain new information regarding their opponents’ strategies

How are implied powers often used by the United States Congress?

• To encourage citizens to vote
• To force the executive branch to sign legislation
• To give the government veto powers
• To help carry out expressed powers