Legislative Branch Quiz

When does the first session of each term of Congress typically begin?

• Late April

• Early June

• After the Election

• Early January

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SS12.1.1

Congress sessions continue until the work is done, this is usually is not until...

• 24 months

• Over two years

• late fall

• Christmas

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SS12.1.1

Under what circumstances might a special session of Congress be called?

• If the Speaker of the House calls for one

• If the work was not completed

• If serious problems come up

• If the people of the US request one

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SS12.1.1

What is the most important duty of Congress?

• To impeach the President

• Raise and collect taxes

• To appoint new judges

• To make laws

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SS12.1.1

What role do "floor" leaders play in Congress? (select all that apply, hint: there is more than one)

• They determine when the session of congress begin and end

• They inform members of congress about new bills that will be voted on

• They encourage members of congress to take part in the voting of bills

• They work with other leadership to help manage debates and committee buisness

• They pass the final vote during the impeachment process

Which branch of government has the power to impeach public officials such as the President of the United States?

• House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Executive Office

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SS12.1.1

What is a bill?

• A law

• An idea for new taxes

• An idea for a new law

• A request for money

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SS12.1.1

Ideas for a new bill can come from...? (select all that apply, hint: more than one correct)

• Citizens who communicate with members of congress from their state

• Special interest groups and other advisory teams

• Foreign leaders from other countries

• The President

• Senators and Representatives

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When given a new law and the President does nothing, and Congress adjourns before the ten-ay waiting period, the bill does not become a law, what is this called?

• A Veto

• A Debate

• A Pocket Veto

• Approved Bill

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SS12.1.1

Committees that a permanent such as the Ways and Means Committee, is called what?

• Standing Committee

• Joint Committee

• Bill Committee

• Senate Committee