PHIL POL REVIEWER

The main responsibility of the Legislative Branch is to:

• a

• b. Create, amend, and repeal laws

• c

• d

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for members of the House of Representatives?

• a

• b

• c

• d. must be a lawyer

A proposed law is called a:

• a

• b. bill

• c

• d

It is a printed copies of bill’s final version are distributed to the members.

• a

• B. Third Reading

• c

• d

What do you call the remaining period of office that an official was not able to finish due to death, resignation, or disqualification?

• a

• b

• c

• D. Unexpired term

How long is the term of office of a Senator?

• a

• b

• c

• D. 6 years

When a vacancy occurs in the Senate or House of Representatives, how can it be filled?

• a

• b

• c

• D.Both B and C

What is the official record of what is done and passed in a legislative assembly?

• a

• b

• C. Legislative Journal

• d

A session of Congress that takes place when the President calls it during recess to consider special subjects is called:

• a

• b

• C. special Session

• d

Which of the following is something Congress cannot do?

• a

• B.  Pass tax exemptions without majority concurrence

• c

• d