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Legislative Branch 5.2 (Standards 8 & 9)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Where must a revenue bill originate?

a)

In the Senate

b)

In the House of Representatives

c)

In the Supreme Court

d)

In the President's office

2.

What is a rider in legislative terms?

a)

A type of veto used by the President

b)

A provision attached to a certain-to-pass bill

c)

A bill that originates in the Senate

d)

A bill that is passed without debate

3.

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

a)

To amend an existing bill

b)

To introduce a new bill

c)

To veto a bill

d)

To force a bill onto the floor for consideration

4.

What does 'quorum' refer to?

a)

A method to end a filibuster

b)

A majority needed to conduct business

c)

A legislative procedure

d)

A type of bill

5.

What does it mean when a bill is 'engrossed'?

a)

It is vetoed by the President

b)

It is introduced to the Senate

c)

It is debated on the floor

d)

It is printed in its final form

6.

What is a filibuster?

a)

A type of committee

b)

A method to quickly pass a bill

c)

A special type of veto

d)

A legislative tactic to delay a bill

7.

What is required to invoke cloture in the Senate?

a)

Three-fifths of the Senate

b)

Unanimous consent

c)

Two-thirds majority

d)

A simple majority

8.

What happens during a pocket veto?

a)

The President signs the bill into law

b)

The bill automatically becomes law without the President's signature

c)

The bill dies if Congress adjourns within ten days of submission

d)

The bill is returned to Congress for revision

9.

What is the main role of lobbyists?

a)

To serve as members of Congress

b)

To draft legislation

c)

To influence the legislative process

d)

To vote on legislation

10.

What is required for an official to be impeached?

a)

A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

b)

A majority vote in the House of Representatives

c)

A two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives

d)

A majority vote in the Senate