Legislative Branch Master

The word apportionment means:

• How money is split up and spent

• To distribute seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on population

• The act of hiding or concealing something in a proper or proportional way.

Answer explanation

The term apportionment specifically refers to the process of distributing seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on their population, making this the correct choice.

The _____ is the chamber of Congress that must propose Tax Bills. ​ (a)  

• House

• Senate

• Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives is the chamber of Congress responsible for proposing tax bills, as mandated by the Constitution. This ensures that taxation originates from the body closest to the people.

The Legislative Branch is made up of (a)  

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The Legislative Branch is made up of Congress, which is responsible for making laws. The President and the Supreme Court are part of the Executive and Judicial branches, respectively, not the Legislative Branch.

The job of the Legislative Branch is to:

• Make Laws

• Execute Laws

• Interpret Laws

Answer explanation

The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws, which is its primary function. The other options, executing and interpreting laws, are duties of the Executive and Judicial branches, respectively.

The President appoints multiple positions and they have to be approved by the Senate. What are they? Select all that apply:

• Ambassadors

• Vice President

• Federal Judges

• Government Leaders like FBI

Answer explanation

The President appoints Ambassadors, Federal Judges, and Government Leaders like the FBI, all of which require Senate approval. The Vice President is not appointed by the President but elected alongside them.

How long does a Congressperson serve in the House of Representatives if they serves 4 terms?

• 8 years

• 16 years

• 24 years

• 32 years

Answer explanation

A Congressperson serves 2 years per term in the House of Representatives. Therefore, serving 4 terms equals 4 x 2 = 8 years, making 8 years the correct answer.

Which chamber of Congress bring impeachment charges against a President, Supreme Court Justice, etc.?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives is responsible for bringing impeachment charges against a President, Supreme Court Justice, or other federal officials. The Senate then conducts the trial.

Which Chamber of Congress holds the trial for impeachments?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Answer explanation

The Senate is responsible for holding the trial for impeachments, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, but the trial occurs in the Senate.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Whips in Congress

Answer explanation

The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives, responsible for overseeing its functions and representing the majority party. The other options do not hold this specific leadership role.

What kind of powers are written in the Constitution? (Select all that apply)

• Expressed

• Reserved

• Delegated

• Enumerated

Answer explanation

The Constitution includes expressed, delegated, and enumerated powers. Expressed powers are explicitly stated, delegated powers are assigned to the federal government, and enumerated powers are specifically listed in the Constitution.