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WorksheetsLegislative Branch
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 38mins
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, neither, or both.
Members represent a DISTRICT (or specific area) within their state.
House of Representatives
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement represents the House, Senate, Neither, or Both
Every seat is up for election every 2 years.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither or Both:
Members must be at least 30 years old.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither or Both.
Members serve a six year term.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
This chamber has 435 members.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
This chamber is led by the Vice President of the U.S.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
This chamber can impeach officials or accuse them of wrongdoing.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
They are a lawmaking body.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
How many TOTAL senators does the U.S. have?
100
50
150
435
When is the only time that the Vice President votes in the Senate?
When there is a tie on the Senate Floor
When the majority votes no.
When he is in attendance
When the majority votes yes.
Who is in charge of the Senate when the Vice President is gone?
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Senator from California
Majority Leader
How long is a Representative's term in office?
2 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
What is the minimum age requirement for a Representative?
25 years old
30 years old
21 years old
35 years old
Which chamber of Congress performs impeachment trials and can convict officials?
House
Senate
Neither
Both
What is the name given to the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
Mom
Where must a senator live?
In the state where he or she wishes to represent
In Washington D.C.
Where he/or she grew up.
In Canada
What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To declare laws unconstitutional
To author children's books
What is a Bill?
A law
An idea for a new law
The introduction to the Constitution
The Legislative Branch
Where can a bill begin (select all that apply)?
In the White House
In the House of Representatives
In the Senate
In the Supreme Court
After a bill is introduced in the House, where does it go?
A House committee studies the bill
A Senate committtee studies the bill
To the full House votes
to the full Senate votes
After a bill is introduced in the Senate, where does it go?
A House committee studies the bill
A Senate committtee studies the bill
To the full House votes
to the full Senate votes
What happens if the Senate committee votes no?
The bill goes to the full Senate for a vote
The bill goes to the full house for a vote
The committee rewrites the bill
The bill dies
What happens if the president signs the bill?
The bill dies
The bill goes back to the Senate
The bill goes back to the House of Representatives
The bill becomes a law
What happens if the president does not like the bill?
They still signs the bill
They can veto the bill
They can rewrite the bill
Nothing, the bill is already a law
How many members need to vote "Yes" to override the veto?
One half of both the House and the Senate
Two-thirds of only the Senate
Two-thirds of only the House of Representatives
Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate
What is the first stage in the process of a bill becoming a law?
Presidential Approval
An idea
Committee Review
Voting in Congress
Which of the following is a key role of a congressional committee in the legislative process?
Vetoing the bill
Drafting the bill
Reviewing and amending the bill
Signing the bill into law
Explain the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process.
To introduce new bills
To reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
To veto bills
To approve bills for presidential signature
What happens if the President vetoes a bill?
The bill becomes law automatically
The bill is sent back to Congress for a potential override
The bill is discarded permanently
The bill is sent to the Supreme Court
Describe the process by which Congress can override a presidential veto.
By a simple majority (51%) vote in both houses
By a two-thirds (2/3)majority vote in both houses
By a unanimous (100%) vote in the Senate
By a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote in the House
What is the role of the President in the legislative process?
To introduce bills in Congress
To review and amend bills
To sign or veto bills passed by Congress
To vote on bills in the Senate
Identify the correct sequence of stages a bill goes through in Congress.
Introduction, Committee Review, Floor Vote, Presidential Approval
Floor Vote, Introduction, Committee Review, Presidential Approval
Committee Review, Introduction, Floor Vote, Presidential Approval
Presidential Approval, Introduction, Committee Review, Floor Vote
What is the significance of the "floor vote" stage in the legislative process?
It is where the bill is introduced
It is where the bill is debated and voted on by the full chamber
It is where the bill is signed into law
It is where the bill is reviewed by the President
Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome after a bill is sent to the President?
The President signs the bill into law
The President vetoes the bill
The President amends the bill
The President takes no action, and the bill becomes law after 10 days
Discuss the importance of the committee review stage in the legislative process.
It allows for the introduction of new bills
It ensures that bills are thoroughly examined and amended before reaching the floor
It provides a platform for presidential input
It is where bills are signed into law
Explain the role of debate during the floor action stage in Congress.
It allows for the introduction of new amendments
It provides an opportunity for members to discuss the merits and drawbacks of the bill
It is where the President gives input on the bill
It is where the bill is signed into law
What is required for a bill to pass in both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
A simple majority vote
A two-thirds majority vote
A unanimous vote
A three-fourths majority vote
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, neither, or both.
Members represent a DISTRICT (or specific area) within their state.
House of Representatives
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement represents the House, Senate, Neither, or Both
Every seat is up for election every 2 years.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither or Both:
Members must be at least 30 years old.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither or Both.
Members serve a six year term.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
This chamber has 435 members.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
This chamber is led by the Vice President of the U.S.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
This chamber can impeach officials or accuse them of wrongdoing.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
Choose whether the statement describes the House, Senate, Neither, or Both.
They are a lawmaking body.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
How many TOTAL senators does the U.S. have?
100
50
150
435
When is the only time that the Vice President votes in the Senate?
When there is a tie on the Senate Floor
When the majority votes no.
When he is in attendance
When the majority votes yes.
Who is in charge of the Senate when the Vice President is gone?
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Senator from California
Majority Leader
How long is a Representative's term in office?
2 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
What is the minimum age requirement for a Representative?
25 years old
30 years old
21 years old
35 years old
Which chamber of Congress performs impeachment trials and can convict officials?
House
Senate
Neither
Both
What is the name given to the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
Mom
Where must a senator live?
In the state where he or she wishes to represent
In Washington D.C.
Where he/or she grew up.
In Canada
What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To declare laws unconstitutional
To author children's books
What is a Bill?
A law
An idea for a new law
The introduction to the Constitution
The Legislative Branch
Where can a bill begin (select all that apply)?
In the White House
In the House of Representatives
In the Senate
In the Supreme Court
After a bill is introduced in the House, where does it go?
A House committee studies the bill
A Senate committtee studies the bill
To the full House votes
to the full Senate votes
After a bill is introduced in the Senate, where does it go?
A House committee studies the bill
A Senate committtee studies the bill
To the full House votes
to the full Senate votes
What happens if the Senate committee votes no?
The bill goes to the full Senate for a vote
The bill goes to the full house for a vote
The committee rewrites the bill
The bill dies
What happens if the president signs the bill?
The bill dies
The bill goes back to the Senate
The bill goes back to the House of Representatives
The bill becomes a law
What happens if the president does not like the bill?
They still signs the bill
They can veto the bill
They can rewrite the bill
Nothing, the bill is already a law
How many members need to vote "Yes" to override the veto?
One half of both the House and the Senate
Two-thirds of only the Senate
Two-thirds of only the House of Representatives
Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate
What are expressed powers?
Powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution
Powers that are explicitly stated in the Constitution
Powers that are shared between state and federal governments
Powers that are assumed through interpretation
Which of the following is an example of an expressed power of Congress?
Establishing public schools
Declaring war
Regulating intrastate commerce
Issuing marriage licenses
What is the main difference between expressed powers and implied powers?
Expressed powers are only for the President, while implied powers are for Congress
Expressed powers are explicitly stated, while implied powers are not
Expressed powers are for state governments, while implied powers are for the federal government
Expressed powers are temporary, while implied powers are permanent
Which of the following is NOT an expressed power of Congress?
Coining money
Establishing post offices
Regulating foreign commerce
Regulating education
Which clause in the Constitution is often associated with implied powers?
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Commerce Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
What is the purpose of expressed powers in the Constitution?
To limit the powers of the states
To outline the specific powers granted to Congress
To provide guidelines for the judicial branch
To establish the powers of the President
Which of the following is an expressed power related to the military?
Regulating the National Guard
Declaring war
Establishing military academies
Funding state militias
T/F: An expressed power that allows Congress to create lower federal courts?
True
False
Which expressed power allows Congress to impact trade with foreign nations?
Power to declare war
Power to regulate commerce
Power to coin money
Power to establish post offices
What are implied powers?
Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution
Powers that are forbidden by the Constitution
Powers that are shared with state governments
Powers not explicitly stated but necessary to implement expressed powers
Which of the following is an example of an implied power of Congress?
Regulating interstate commerce
Coining money
Establishing a national bank
Declaring war
Which of the following is NOT an example of an implied power?
Implementing a draft
Creating the Air Force
Establishing post offices
Regulating the internet
Which of the following is a reason why implied powers are important?
They allow flexibility in government operations
They restrict the federal government's ability to act
They are explicitly listed in the Constitution
They are only used in times of war
Which of the following actions by Congress is an example of an implied power?
Coining money
Impeaching a president
Declaring war on another country
Passing a law to establish a minimum wage
