Understanding the Legislative Branch

What is the legislative branch of the United States government, and what are some things members of this branch do?

What does the legislative branch do to check the executive branch?

• Approves people the president chooses for certain positions

• Can override a presidential veto

• Can propose amendments to the Constitution

• All of the above

What is the Civil Rights Act?

What do members of Congress do to keep their jobs?

• Fund-raising

• Campaigning

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What must Members of Congress do to vote?

• Be physically present in the Capitol Building

• Vote by mail

• Vote online

• Vote by proxy

What are the three options for voting that senators have?

• Roll call vote, voice vote, division vote

• Secret ballot, voice vote, division vote

• Electronic vote, voice vote, division vote

• Roll call vote, secret ballot, electronic vote

What does Article I of the Constitution give the legislative branch?

• The right to create new laws

• The right to veto laws

• The right to appoint judges

• The right to declare war

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution since it was adopted?

• Twenty-seven

• Twenty-five

• Thirty

• Twenty

What is the term length for a senator?

• Six years

• Two years

• Four years

• Eight years

What happens to bills that do not pass during a term of Congress?

• They are considered dead

• They are automatically reintroduced

• They are sent to the president

• They are archived for future consideration