Legislative Branch Practice Quiz

Why is separation of powers important in a limited government? USG- 1.2

• The executive branch is the most powerful the other two are there to support it

• Every branch needs its own space to grow.

• No one branch can become too powerful.

• The people serve the government

How many members serve in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 235

• 435

• 200

The proposed idea that is submitted to the congress to become a law is known as a…

• Draft

• Law

• Essay

• Bill

In order for a bill to pass the congress it must receive a ___ vote.

• Majority

• Minority

• Positive

• Negative

In the US each state elects ____ Senators to represent them in the US Senate

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A power given to Congress explicitly in the Constitution is the power to

• Declare War

• Draft people into the armed services

• Prohibit racial discrimination.

• Support welfare programs.

How many years defines one term of office for a US Senator?

• Two

• Six

• Eight

• Four

What are the Constitutional rules for becoming a US Representative?

• 21 years old, Resident of the district you represent

• 25 years old, 7 years as a US citizen, Resident of the congressional district you represent

• 25 years old, Resident of the county you represent

• 30 years old, 9 years as a US citizen, Resident of the state you represent

Congress cannot pass ex post facto laws because they...

• Interfere with the right to judicial review.

• Involve implied rather than explicit powers.

• Are specifically restricted in the Constitution

• Violate interstate commerce laws.

A legislature that is split into 2 separate houses is known as...

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Diametrical

• Multi-Party System