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Legislative Branch Examination

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary role of the legislative branch of the United States government?

a)

To interpret the laws

b)

To enforce the laws

c)

To create and pass legislation

d)

To oversee the executive branch

2.

How many houses are there in the United States Congress?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

3.

What are the two houses of Congress called?

a)

The Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

c)

The Senate and the Assembly

d)

The Council and the Chamber

4.

Which of the following is a power of Congress?

a)

To appoint federal judges

b)

To veto legislation

c)

To coin money

d)

To execute federal laws

5.

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The President

b)

The Senate

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

Congress

6.

How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

435

d)

538

7.

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

a)

A simple majority in both houses

b)

A two-thirds majority in both houses

c)

A three-fourths majority in both houses

d)

A unanimous vote in both houses

8.

Which of the following is a check that the legislative branch has over the executive branch?

a)

The power to pardon federal offenses

b)

The power to appoint Cabinet members

c)

The power to impeach the President

d)

The power to lead the armed forces