WorksheetsLegislative Branch Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?
a)
every 2 years
b)
every 10 years
c)
every session
d)
every term
2.
Which section of the Constitution gives Congress its power?
a)
Article I, Section 8
b)
Article II, Section 4
c)
Article III, Section 1
d)
the Bill of Rights
3.
Congress is considered a bicameral body because
a)
it has 535 members.
b)
it has two parts.
c)
the Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.
d)
the legislative branch is more powerful than the executive branch.
4.
Why are senators’ terms staggered?
a)
to control the size of the upper house
b)
to ease the burden on state election systems
c)
to prevent the Senate from gaining too much power
d)
to shield the Senate from sudden shifts in public opinion
5.
The elastic clause allows Congress to
a)
A. make temporary treaties with foreign countries.
b)
B. regulate trade between states.
c)
C. stretch its powers to meet new needs.
d)
D. tax U.S. citizens in times of economic crisis.
6.
In impeachment proceedings, the House may __________ , but the Senate must ____________ .
a)
A. accuse/impeach
b)
B. convict/impeach
c)
C. impeach/accuse
d)
D. impeach/convict
7.
Congress CANNOT
a)
A. control interstate commerce.
b)
B. favor one state over another.
c)
C. impeach judges.
d)
D. monitor the executive branch.
8.
According to the excerpt, which branch of government has the power to declare war?
a)
A. all three branches
b)
B. the executive branch
c)
C. the judicial branch
d)
D. the legislative branch
9.
Which of these candidates is qualified to become a U.S. Senator?
a)
Joe Black
b)
Juan Fuentes
c)
Roberto Mendez
d)
Marisol Sanchez
10.
Which is an example of enumerated powers of Congress?
a)
the power to stop exports
b)
the power to declare war
c)
the power to issue hunting licenses
d)
the power to operate public school districts
11.
The diagram shows details about the US government. Which branch of government completes the diagram?
a)
Senate
b)
Cabinet
c)
Supreme Court
d)
House of Representatives
12.
Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become laws?
a)
They are defeated in floor votes
b)
They never get out of committee
c)
They are vetoed by the President
d)
They are overruled by the US Supreme Court
13.
In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place?
a)
special committees
b)
standing committees
c)
conference committees
d)
floor of the House or the Senate
14.
What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?
a)
The House bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill
b)
The Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill
c)
A conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences
d)
A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the differences
15.
What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?
a)
The President can be arrested and forced to resign
b)
The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court
c)
The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law.
d)
The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate.
16.
Which action is an example of implied powers?
a)
Congress votes to raise income tax
b)
Congress holds an investigation on women in the military.
c)
Congress declares war on a country for sponsoring terrorism
d)
Congress decides to close post offices in rural areas on Saturdays.
17.
A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is NOT an option for the President?
a)
let the bill die in committee
b)
sign the bill into law
c)
veto the bill and inform Congress of the reason for the veto
d)
not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session the bill dies
18.
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
a)
The President signs the bill
b)
The bill is sent to the Senate
c)
The bill is sent to a conference committee
d)
The bill is debated on the floor of the House
19.
Which is an example of a check on congressional power?
a)
the power of Congress to declare war
b)
the power of the President to veto a bill
c)
the power of the states to collect their own taxes
d)
the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states
20.
Which official chairs the proceedings of the US House of Representatives?
a)
Sergeant-at-Arms
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
President pro tempore
d)
Vice President of the United States
21.
The President and Congress have different views on climate change. Congress sent the President a bill requiring all cars made in the United States to run on electricity. The President vetoed the bill. Which step is required to pass the bill over the President's veto?
a)
approval of the bill by a majority of each house
b)
approval of the bill by a majority of Supreme Court Justices
c)
approval of the bill by 2/3 of each house of Congress
d)
approval of the bill by 3/4 of the state legislatures
22.
Which description completes the Venn diagram?
a)
Powers required to interpret laws
b)
Powers reserved for the Congress and the people
c)
Powers needed to carry out the enumerated powers
d)
Powers used to check the executive and legislative branches
23.
What is the role of the President pro tempore in the Senate?
a)
vote in the Senate in case of a tie
b)
make sure fellow party members vote on important bills
c)
preside over the Senate proceedings if the Vice President is absent
d)
become the next President of the United States if the President dies
24.
Which action formally accuses a government official of wrongdoing?
a)
filibuster
b)
impeach
c)
override
d)
pardon
25.
Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?
a)
A The presidents’ views are not reflected in public policy.
b)
B The presidents’ views are reflected in public policy.
c)
C Congress represents the will of the people.
d)
D Congress represents the will of the states.
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