Branches of Government and Legislation

Which branch of government is housed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Electoral College

How many branches of government did the Constitution create?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which branch of government did the framers of the Constitution believe would be the most dominant?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The State Governments

What percentage of the original four pages of the Constitution was dedicated to Article 1, which established Congress?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 100%

What would happen if the legislative branch failed to make laws?

• The Executive branch would enforce existing laws.

• The other branches would have no laws to enforce or interpret.

• The Judicial branch would interpret old laws.

• State governments would take over lawmaking.

Which of the following is often involved in the process of making laws?

• Political deals and compromise

• Unanimous agreement

• Executive orders only

• Judicial review

What are the two bodies that make up the U.S. Congress?

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Supreme Court and the President's Cabinet

• The State Legislatures and the Governor's Council

• The Electoral College and the Federal Bureau

What is required for the House of Representatives and the Senate to pass laws?

• They must work together.

• They must work independently.

• Only one body needs to approve.

• The President must initiate the process.

What power does the President have regarding legislation passed by Congress?

• The power to veto it.

• The power to amend it directly.

• The power to ignore it.

• The power to enforce it immediately.