Exploring the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A legislature with one house

• A legislature with four houses

• A legislature with two houses

• A legislature with three houses

Which compromise led to the creation of a bicameral legislature in the United States?

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Connecticut Compromise

How many members are there in the United States Congress?

• 100

• 535

• 435

• 600

How often is the census conducted in the United States?

• Every 5 years

• Every 20 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Who casts the tie-breaking vote in the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

Which clause allows Congress to make laws about topics not originally specified in the Constitution?

• The Commerce Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

What is the writ of habeas corpus?

• A law that allows states to coin their own money

• A law that allows Congress to declare war

• A law that prevents Congress from favoring one state over another

• A law that requires the government to explain why someone is being detained

Which of the following is a power denied to state legislatures?

• All of the above

• Coining money

• Declaring war

• Passing laws inconsistent with federal laws