Legislative Branch Quiz

What are the formal qualifications for a member of the House of Representatives?

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizens for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they serve

• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizens for at least nine years, and a resident of the district they serve

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizens for at least seven years, and a resident of the district they serve

• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizens for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they serve

How often are congressional elections held?

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

• Every two years

What is the total number of Senate seats?

• 200

• 150

• 100

• 50

Who presides over the Senate and has the power to break a tie?

• President Pro Tempore of the Senate

• Majority Leader of the Senate

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

What is the main responsibility of the Majority/Minority Whips in the House and Senate?

• Keeping the leadership informed and persuading party members to vote along party lines

• Assigning bills to committees

• Appointing members to special committees and commissions

• Presiding over the House/Senate

What is the purpose of a Select Committee in Congress?

• To investigate a specific problem

• To work out differences in bills passed by both chambers

• To oversee executive agencies

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

Which committee is responsible for allocating funds for federal projects?

• Commerce Committee

• Budget Committee

• Ways and Means Committee

• Appropriations Committee

All of the following are powers given to Congress in Article I of the Constitution EXCEPT:

• The power to levy and collect taxes

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

• The power to appoint executive officials

Which of the following is NOT a congressional checks of the executive branch except?

• Ratifying treaties negotiated by the president

• Overriding a president's veto of legislation

• Confirming key officials appointed by the president

• Declaring an executive order unconstitutional

What is the main power of Congress in relation to levying taxes?

• The power to declare war

• The power to allocate funds for federal projects

• The power to propose amendments to the Constitution

• The power to originate bills for raising revenue