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WorksheetsLegislative Branch 5.2 (Standards 8 & 9)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where must a revenue bill originate?
In the Senate
In the House of Representatives
In the Supreme Court
In the President's office
What is a rider in legislative terms?
A type of veto used by the President
A provision attached to a certain-to-pass bill
A bill that originates in the Senate
A bill that is passed without debate
What is the purpose of a discharge petition?
To amend an existing bill
To introduce a new bill
To veto a bill
To force a bill onto the floor for consideration
What does 'quorum' refer to?
A method to end a filibuster
A majority needed to conduct business
A legislative procedure
A type of bill
What does it mean when a bill is 'engrossed'?
It is vetoed by the President
It is introduced to the Senate
It is debated on the floor
It is printed in its final form
What is a filibuster?
A type of committee
A method to quickly pass a bill
A special type of veto
A legislative tactic to delay a bill
What is required to invoke cloture in the Senate?
Three-fifths of the Senate
Unanimous consent
Two-thirds majority
A simple majority
What happens during a pocket veto?
The President signs the bill into law
The bill automatically becomes law without the President's signature
The bill dies if Congress adjourns within ten days of submission
The bill is returned to Congress for revision
What is the main role of lobbyists?
To serve as members of Congress
To draft legislation
To influence the legislative process
To vote on legislation
What is required for an official to be impeached?
A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court
A majority vote in the House of Representatives
A two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives
A majority vote in the Senate
