US Government: Legislative Branch - Congress Quiz

What are the two parts that make up the US Congress?

• The President and the Vice President

• The Executive and the Judiciary

• The Cabinet and the Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

How many total Representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 200

• 100

• 435

• 50

What is the term length for a US Senator?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is required for a bill to pass in Congress?

• Approval from the President

• A majority of votes from both the Senate and the House of Representatives

• A majority of votes from the House of Representatives

• A majority of votes from the Senate

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is discarded

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

• Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote from both the House and the Senate

• The bill is automatically passed

What is one of the powers of Congress?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To declare war

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

How many Senators does each state have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the minimum age requirement to become a US Senator?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

What is the role of committees in the legislative process?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To reject, accept, or change bills

• To sign bills into law