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Unit 4

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where in the United States Constitution can you find information pertaining to the Legislative Branch?

a)
Article I of the United States Constitution
b)
Article III of the United States Constitution
c)
The Preamble of the United States Constitution
d)
Article II of the United States Constitution
2.

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

a)
Judicial branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
Administrative branch
d)
Executive branch
3.

What is it called there is two chambers (houses) in a legislative system, a House of Representatives and a Senate.

a)
Dual legislative system
b)
Bicameral legislature
c)
Unicameral legislature
d)
Bicameral assembly
4.

Separation of Powers refers to what?

a)
A theory that promotes a single branch of government.
b)
A system that allows for unlimited government power.
c)
A governance model that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches.
d)
A method for electing government officials.
5.

A system of Checks and Balances refers to what?

a)
A system that ensures no single branch of government gains too much power.
b)
A strategy for reducing government oversight.
c)
A process for eliminating checks on individual rights.
d)
A method to increase the power of the executive branch.
6.

What is one way that the Legislative Brach can check the power of the Executive Branch?

a)
Override a presidential veto.
b)

Declare a law unconstitutional.

c)
Declare war without presidential approval.
d)
Appoint Supreme Court justices.
7.

How many members of the U.S. House of Representatives does each state have?

a)

The number of representatives varies by population with each state having at least one.

b)
All states have the same number of representatives.
c)
Each state has exactly two representatives.
d)

3

8.

How many Senators does each state have?

a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
2
9.

How long is a term for a member of the United States House of Representatives?

a)
1 year
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
2 years
10.

How long is a term for a United States Senator?

a)
4 years
b)
8 years
c)
6 years
d)
2 years
11.

How many members of the United States House of Representatives are there in total?

a)
435
b)
500
c)
450
d)
400
12.

Where do all appropriations bills have to begin?

a)
President's desk
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Senate
d)
House of Representatives
13.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Majority Leader
c)
Minority Leader
d)
President pro tempore
14.

There is one of these in the House and the Senate, for both the majority and the minority party. Their primary job is to ensure there are enough votes for a bill. They sometimes put pressure on other members of the same party.

a)
leader
b)
chairperson
c)
delegate
d)
whip
15.

What do "procedural" differences mean when referring to the differences between the House and the Senate?

a)
Procedural differences involve the geographical representation of states and districts.
b)
Procedural differences refer to the number of members in each chamber.
c)
Procedural differences are the distinct legislative rules and processes between the House and the Senate.
d)
Procedural differences are about the length of terms for senators and representatives.
16.

Extending debate for the purpose of delaying or stopping a floor vote on a bill can only happen here:

a)
U.S. Senate
b)
Local City Council
c)
State Legislature
d)
U.S. House of Representatives
17.

What is extending debate in order to delay a vote on the floor called?

a)
Motion to Reconsider
b)
Cloture
c)
Filibuster
d)
Amendment
18.

What is the only way to end a filibuster?

a)

Voting on the bill. A simple majority.

b)

Invoking cloture, which takes a 2/3 vote.

c)
Calling for a recess
d)

Changing the topic of discussion in the Standing Committee meeting.

19.

The Constitutional duty to preside over the U.S. Senate belongs to the:

a)
Vice President of the United States
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
d)
Majority Leader of the Senate
20.

What is impeachment?

a)
Impeachment is a type of judicial review.
b)

Impeachment is finding a public official guilty of misconduct.

c)
Impeachment is the process of charging a government official with misconduct.
d)

Impeachment is removing someone from office.

21.

This branch of government has the constitutional power to declare war:

a)
The President
b)
The Secretary of Defense
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
Congress
22.

Who can have an idea for a law?

a)
Any individual or group can have an idea for a law.
b)
Only political parties can suggest new laws.
c)
Only legal experts can have ideas for laws.
d)
Only government officials can propose laws.
23.

Who can introduce a bill?

a)
Only the president can introduce a bill.
b)
Any citizen can introduce a bill.
c)
Judges can introduce a bill.
d)
Members of the legislature (e.g., senators or representatives) can introduce a bill.
24.

Where are bills first debated?

a)
On the House floor
b)
In the Senate
c)
During the presidential address
d)
In committees
25.

What is a permanent committee called?

a)
advisory committee
b)
standing committee
c)
temporary committee
d)
executive committee
26.

What is a conference committee?

a)
A conference committee is a committee that organizes events and meetings.
b)
A conference committee is a group of citizens discussing local issues.
c)
A conference committee is a panel of experts giving public lectures.
d)
A conference committee is a joint committee formed to resolve differences in legislation between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
27.

What is the main goal of an interest group?

a)
To promote a specific political party.
b)
To conduct scientific research.
c)
To influence public policy and decision-making.
d)
To provide financial support to candidates.
28.

What are the qualifications to be a member of the United States House of Representatives?

a)
At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent.
b)
At least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, and a resident of the state they were born in.
c)
At least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state for any duration.
d)
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and a resident of the country they represent.
29.

What is missing in the following scenario? A bill passes the House and goes to the president.

a)
The bill is sent back to the House for revisions.
b)
The Supreme Court must approve the bill.
c)
The bill needs a public referendum before going to the president.
d)
The Senate approval is missing.
30.

What are the president's options once a bill reaches his desk?

a)
The president can sign, veto, allow to become law without signature, or pocket veto the bill.
b)
The president can ignore the bill indefinitely.
c)
The president must always veto the bill.
d)
The president can only sign the bill.
31.

What are the qualifications to be a member of the United States Senate?

a)
Must have a college degree and be a resident of the U.S. for ten years
b)
At least 25 years old and a U.S. citizen for five years
c)
At least 35 years old and a resident of the state for two years
d)
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they represent.
32.

A U.S. Senate member from Georgia represents:

a)

Their entire state plus Washington D.C.

b)

Only a portion of their state.

c)

The entire state.

d)

Interest Groups

33.

A member of the United States of Representatives represents:

a)

The entire state plus Washington D.C.

b)

Only the portion of the state that makes up their district.

c)

Top half or the bottom half of a state.

d)

PACs

34.

What amendment clarifies that we select the president and vice president together?

a)
12th Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
22nd Amendment
35.

What did the 23rd Amendment do?

a)
The 23rd Amendment allowed Washington, D.C. residents to vote in presidential elections.
b)
The 23rd Amendment granted women the right to vote.
c)
The 23rd Amendment abolished the Electoral College.
d)
The 23rd Amendment limited voting age to 21.
36.

How many members of the U.S. House of Representatives does Georgia have?

a)
14
b)
16
c)
12
d)
10
37.

What is the total number of delegates in the Electoral College?

a)

435

b)
538
c)

535

d)

270

38.

How many Electoral College votes does it take to win the presidency?

a)

435

b)

535

c)

270

d)

100

39.

A state's total number of Electoral College votes ultimately depends on:

a)

Population

b)

The political party in power.

c)
The state's geographical area.
d)
The number of electoral districts in the state.
40.

How many members of the United States House of Representatives must be present to conduct business?

a)

Filibuster

b)

51% (A Quorum)

c)

Super Majority

d)

All members have to be present.

41.

What is a bill?

a)

A proposed law

b)

A new law

c)

An old law

42.

Who controls committee appointments?

a)

Congressional leadership

b)
Local government officials
c)
Committee members
d)
The President
43.

What is the number 1 goal of a politician?

a)
To serve the public interest.
b)
To create new laws.
c)
To increase personal wealth.
d)

To get votes.

44.

What is incumbency advantage?

a)
Incumbency advantage is the financial support provided to candidates by voters.
b)
Incumbency advantage is the support given to new candidates by political parties.
c)
Incumbency advantage refers to the benefits of being a first-time candidate.
d)

Incumbency advantage is the edge held by current officeholders in elections due to their established presence (mainly name recognition) and resources.

45.

In a general election for president, The Republican received 1,000,000 more votes than the Democrat. Who wins the election?

a)

The Republican

b)

The Democrat

c)

They Share Power

d)

Not enough information.

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