Legislative Branch check in

Front

What is the job of the Speaker of the House?

Back

The job of the Speaker of the House is to preside over the House of Representatives and lead its proceedings.

Answer explanation

The Speaker presides over the House (maintains structure) by leading all proceedings (meetings and discussions) and serves as the leader of the majority party

Front

Which option best explains how a bill becomes a law? Options: The bill is debated and discussed in one chamber, then sent to the other chamber to be debated and discussed for changes. If passed through both houses, then it is sent to the President., The bill is sent to the Governor of the state for final approval before becoming a law., The bill is voted on by the Supreme Court and becomes a law if approved., The bill is debated and discussed in the Senate first, then sent to the House to be debated and discussed for changes. If passed through both houses, then it automatically becomes a law.

Back

The bill is debated and discussed in one chamber, then sent to the other chamber to be debated and discussed for changes. If passed through both houses, then it is sent to the President.

Answer explanation

A law must be passed by both houses, then ultimately sent to the President for approval.

Front

What is the purpose of committees in Congress?

Back

To divide the workload and conduct research on specific proposals before bringing it to the House or Senate floor.

Answer explanation

Congress divides up its representatives and senators into groups of Committees which oversee very specific categories of possible proposed bills. It is their job to determine which bills will die in committee, or be presented to the floor to be implemented into a law.

Front

Which of the following best describes the power structure of leadership in the House of Representatives? (In order of the most power to the least amount of power) 1) House Majority Leader 2) House Minority Leader 3) Speaker of the House 4) Majority/Minority Whip, 1) House Minority Leader 2) House Majority Leader 3) Speaker of the House 4) Majority/Minority Whip, 1) Majority/Minority Whip 2) House Majority Leader 3) House Minority Leader 4) Speaker of the House, 1) Speaker of the House 2) House Majority Leader 3) House Minority Leader 4) Majority/Minority Whip

Back

1) Speaker of the House 2) House Majority Leader 3) House Minority Leader 4) Majority/Minority Whip

Front

Which of the following best describes the structure of leadership positions in the Senate? (In order from the most power to the least amount of power) 1) Majority/Minority Whip 2) Senate Majority Leader 3) Senate Minority Leader 4) President of the Senate

Back

1) President of the Senate 2) Senate Majority Leader 3) Senate Minority Leader 4) Majority/Minority Whip

Front

Which of these is not a power of congress? Raise and support a military, Impeach government officials, Declare War

Back

Enforce the laws