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WorksheetsLegislative Branch Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What do we mean by a bicameral Congress?
Congress is a legislature with two chambers, specifically the House of Representatives and the Senate in the U.S.
The House of Representatives and the Senate are the _______________ part of government.
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
Legislative
What is an example of legislative duties in Congress?
Conducting hearings on local issues.
Managing the city of Washington D.C.
What is the primary function of Congressional Committees?
Committees draft and propose legislation to the full chamber.
Committees have no role in the legislative process.
Committees only provide recommendations and have no authority to take action.
Committees review and analyze proposed legislation, conduct hearings, and make recommendations for action to the full chamber.
Noah, David, and Ethan are discussing the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate. What is the main difference between the two?
The House of Representatives has more power and authority than the Senate.
The House of Representatives is made up of appointed officials, while the Senate is elected by the people.
The House of Representatives is responsible for making laws, while the Senate is responsible for approving or rejecting laws.
The main difference is the number of members and the length of their terms.
Jazlyn and Caden are discussing the qualifications to become a member of Congress. What are the correct qualifications?
To become a member of Congress, one must meet the following qualifications: be at least 25 years old for the House of Representatives or 30 years old for the Senate, be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and be a resident of the state they represent.
To become a member of Congress, one must have a college degree and work in the United States for 7 years.
To become a member of Congress, one must be a naturalized citizen and speak English fluently.
To become a member of Congress, one must be at least 18 years old and commit to serving 10 years.
During a school election, Ryan is elected as the Speaker of the House in the student council. What is Ryan's role as the Speaker of the House in the student council?
Ryan, as the Speaker of the House, is responsible for creating new school rules.
Ryan, as the Speaker of the House, is in charge of the executive branch of the student council.
Ryan, as the Speaker of the House, has no active role in the student council.
Ryan's role as the Speaker of the House is to preside over the student council meetings, oversee the legislative process, and is 3rd in line to the presidency of the student council.
What is the jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee?
Who are these two men?
Utah Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney.
Utah Representatives Mike Lee and Mitt Romney.
Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Mitt Romney.
Speaker of the House Mike Lee and Governor Mitt Romney.
Heather is on a school trip to Washington, D.C. She sees a large, imposing building and wonders what it is and who works in it. Can you help her?
The White House and the President
The Utah State Capitol building and the Utah Legislature
The U.S. Capitol building and U.S. Congress
The Supreme Court building and the Supreme Court
Which chamber of Congress is responsible for confirming presidential appointments?
Both chambers
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Neither chamber
What is the minimum age required to serve as a U.S. Senator?
18 years old
25 years old
35 years old
30 years old
Which committee in Congress is primarily responsible for overseeing federal spending?
Foreign Affairs Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Appropriations Committee
Judiciary Committee
How long is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?
Four years
Six years
Two years
Eight years
Which of the following best describes the process of a bill becoming a law in Congress?
A bill is introduced, reviewed by committees, debated and voted on by both chambers, and then sent to the President for approval.
A bill becomes law immediately after being introduced in the House of Representatives.
A bill is only voted on by the Senate before becoming law.
A bill is approved by the Supreme Court before being sent to Congress.
