Exit Quiz Unit 5- 1 : The Legislative Branch

Because the British Parliament and most colonial assemblies were bicameral, the Framers followed this tradition.

To ensure that all states have equal representation regardless of size.

To create a system where only the executive branch has legislative power.

Because the Framers wanted to eliminate all forms of representation.

It was a compromise between the large and small states at the Constitutional Convention.

To give more power to the executive branch.

To eliminate the need for state governments.

To ensure that only wealthy citizens could serve in government.

A bicameral legislature allows one house to check the other, preventing abuses of power.

A bicameral legislature ensures that all laws are passed more quickly.

A bicameral legislature guarantees equal representation for all states regardless of size.

A bicameral legislature was required by the British government.

A term lasts two years, while a session is one of the yearly meetings within that term.

A term is one year, while a session is two years.

A term refers to a single meeting, while a session refers to the entire period of Congress.

A term and a session are the same thing.

When there is a disagreement between the two houses regarding the time of adjournment.

When Congress passes a bill the President disagrees with.

When the Supreme Court requests it.

When a new law needs to be signed immediately.

A legislature made up of two houses.

A government with a single leader.

A system of direct democracy.

A court with two judges.

To suspend proceedings to another time or place.

To pass a new law immediately.

To dissolve Congress permanently.

To elect a new Speaker of the House.

The period during which Congress assembles and conducts business.

A formal dinner held by Congress members.

A break taken by Congress for holidays.

The election of new Congressional leaders.

To begin a new session of Congress.

To end a session of Congress.

To elect new members of Congress.

To pass a new law.

A temporary break in proceedings during a session.

A vote to pass a bill.

A formal address by the President.

A committee meeting held in secret.