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WorksheetsLegislative Branch Study Guide Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 33mins
What are the qualifications to be a Senator?
Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and live in the state they represent.
Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and live in the state they represent.
Must be at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 14 years, and live in any state.
Must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for 5 years, and live in the state they represent.
What are the qualifications to be a U.S. Representative?
Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and live in the state they represent.
Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and live in the state they represent.
Must be at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 14 years, and live in any state.
Must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for 5 years, and live in the state they represent.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
The President can veto a bill passed by Congress.
The Supreme Court can pass laws.
The Senate can declare war without approval.
The House of Representatives can appoint judges.
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
The Chief Justice
The Majority Whip
Who can call Congress into a special session?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The Senate Majority Leader
Which term refers to the group of people who make laws in the United States?
Congress
Lobby
Capitol building
Veto
What is the term for the rejection of a bill by the President?
Veto
Impeachment
Inauguration
Quorum
Which amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?
19th amendment
13th amendment
17th amendment
1st amendment
What is the term for the minimum number of members needed to conduct business in Congress?
Quorum
Bill
Lobby
Elastic clause
Which term describes a two-chamber legislative system?
Bicameral system
Impeachment
Special Sessions
Inauguration
What are the powers of the state government?
Police Power
Education
Establish post offices and postal roads
Taxation and Budgeting
Elections and Voting
List the powers of the federal government.
Coin and print money
Grant patents and copyrights
Govern territories and admit new states
Borrow money on the credit of the United States
Conduct foreign affairs and make treaties
Name instances in which both state and federal governments have power (concurrent powers).
Judicial Powers
Power to Tax
Power to Make and Enforce Laws
Power to Build and Maintain Infrastructure
Power to Enforce Civil Rights and Public Safety
Name duties of the Senate
Confirming Presidential Appointments
Electing the President in a Tied Election
Reviewing and Amending Bills
Conducting Impeachment Trials
Advising the President
Name duties of the U.S. House of Representatives
ntroducing and Debating Public Policy
Impeaching Federal Officials
Making Laws
Electing the President (if no Electoral College majority)
Representation Based on Population
What are 6 steps involved in a bill becoming a law?
1. Introduction of the Bill
2. Committee Action
3. Floor Debate and Voting
4. Consideration by the Other Chamber
5. Conference Committee and Final Approval
6. Presidential Action
1. Introduction of the Bill
2. Committee Action
3. Floor Debate and Voting
4. Voting by the General Public
5. Conference Committee and Final Approval
6. Presidential Action
1. Introduction of the Bill
2. Committee Action
3. Floor Debate and Voting
4. Consideration by the Other Chamber
5. Conference Committee and Final Approval
6. Signature by the Vice President
1. Introduction of the Bill
2. Committee Action
3. Floor Debate and Voting
4. Voting by the General Public
5. Approval by the Supreme Court
6. Presidential Action
How many times can senators and representatives be re-elected?
2 times
3 times
4 times
unlimited times
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Majority Leader, currently John Thune
Majority Leader, currently Charles E. Schumer
Majority Leader, currently Mitch McConnell
Majority Leader, currently Harry Reid
Which articles of the Constitution describe the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches?
Legislative Branch — Article I
Makes Laws
Executive Branch — Article II
Enforces Laws
Judicial Branch — Article III
Interprets Laws
Executive Branch — Article I
MakesLaws
Legislative Branch — Article II
Enforces Laws
The definition of Congress is:
Congress is the executive branch of the United States federal government, responsible for making laws.
Congress is the legislative branch of the United States federal government, responsible for making laws.
Congress is the judical branch of the United States federal government, responsible for making laws.
Congress is the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the United States federal government, responsible for making laws.
What is a Representative government?
A representative government is a system in which citizens make decisions and pass laws directly.
A representative government is a system in which citizens elect officials to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf, rather than voting on every law or policy directly.
A representative government is a system in which the President makes decisions and pass laws on behalf of the citizens, rather than voting on every law or policy directly.
What is a bill?
proposed law that is introduced in a legislative body, such as the U.S. Congress, for debate and approval.
A passed law that is introduced in a legislative body, such as the U.S. Congress, for debate and approval.
What is special sessions
a meeting of a legislative body called outside its regular schedule to address urgent or specific issues.
a meeting of a legislative body called during its regular schedule to address urgent or specific issues.
a meeting of the legislative, executive and judicial bodies called outside its regular schedule to address urgent or specific issues.
Which word does this describe?
the official written record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress
elastic clause
Census
Congressional Record
Caucus
What word does this describe?
the formal process by which a legislative body (such as the U.S. House of Representatives) charges a high-ranking government official, including the President, Vice President, or federal judges, with “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors”
elastic clause
Impeachment
Quorum
Inauguration
What word does this describe?
a meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss policies, select candidates, or make decisions about legislative strategy.
quorum
caucus
inauguration
congress
What word does this describe?
the formal ceremony in which a person is officially sworn into public office, especially the President or Vice President of the United States.
caucus
special session
census
inauguration
What word does this describe?
an official count of a population, typically recording information about residents, such as age, sex, race, and housing, conducted at regular intervals
lobby
census
quorum
caucus
What word does this describe?
he efforts by individuals, groups, or organizations to influence government officials, especially lawmakers, to support specific policies, legislation, or decisions.
lobby
census
caucus
quorum
Which amendment was this?
established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people instead of state legislatures.
13th amendment
17th amendment
19th amendment
15th amendment
Which amendment was this?
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.
13th amendment
17th amendment
15th amendment
19th amendment
What is this a definition of?
the official home of the United States Congress, where the Senate and House of Representatives meet to make laws. It is located in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill.
White House
Capitol building
Senate floor
Oval office
What word does this define?
gives Congress flexible power to pass laws needed to carry out its constitutional duties.
quorum
impeachment
caucus
elastic clause
