Legislative Quiz

What is the primary focus of Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Bill of Rights

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws according to Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

What is the purpose and structure of the Congress?

• To create laws and is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives

• To enforce laws and is composed of the President and Vice President

• To interpret laws and is composed of the Supreme Court

• To manage state governments and is composed of governors

What is the structure of the U.S. Congress?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Tricameral legislature

• Quadricameral legislature

Who is included in the leadership of the U.S. Congress?

• President and Vice President

• Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader

• Chief Justice and Attorney General

• Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense

What must happen to a bill before it can proceed to the President for action?

• It must be signed by the Speaker of the House

• Both chambers must pass identical versions

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court

• It must be debated in a public forum

Which of the following is a method used by Congress to control the Executive Branch?

• Control of federal budget

• Issuing pardons

• Conducting foreign policy

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

What is one way Congress can remove a president from office?

• Through impeachment

• By issuing a veto

• By appointing a new president

• By passing a new law

How does Congress check the judicial branch?

• By appointing judges

• By creating courts and defining their jurisdiction

• By vetoing court decisions

• By enforcing court rulings

Which of the following is a method through which Congress can amend the Constitution?

• Executive orders

• Judicial review

• Constitutional amendments

• Presidential veto