The main function / purpose of the legislative branch of government is...
Government and Legislative Branch Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To enforce laws
To make laws
To interpret laws
To put criminals on trial
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Missouri had nine representatives in 2009; in 2016, they now have 8. What happened?
A 2010 census showed a reduction in population, thus there will be fewer members in the House of Representatives
A 2010 census showed a reduction in population, thus there will be a new member in the House of Representatives
A 2010 census showed a reduction in population, thus there will be fewer members in the Senate
A 2010 census showed a reduction in population, thus there will be a new member in the Senate
No change
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which person is a member of the legislative branch?
President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Education
Ambassador to the United Nations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following make up the federal legislative branch?
Congress and the General Assembly
House of Representatives and the Senate
White House and the Senate
Pentagon and the White House
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
HR672 recently became a law. What process did this bill have to go through in order for this to occur?
Bill was proposed to the Senate, voted on in committee, passed to the House of Representatives, voted on in committee, conferenced, and signed by the president
Bill was proposed to the President, voted on in committee, passed to the House of Representatives, voted on in committee, conferenced, and signed by the Senate
Bill was proposed to the House of Representatives, voted on in committee, passed to the Senate, voted on in committee, conferenced, and signed by the president
Bill was proposed to the House of Representatives, voted on in committee, passed to the Supreme Court, voted on in committee, conferenced, and signed by the president
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is it decided which is the majority party and which is the minority party in the legislative branch?
By a vote in the Senate
By a vote in the House of Representatives
Whichever party had the most elected members is the majority party
The President decides
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Congressman Tom wants to introduce a bill to lower taxes. Where does this bill need to be introduced?
Senate, because all money bills must start in the smaller house.
The Oval Office, because the President must make the budget.
The House of Representatives, because all bills involving money must start with the House.
The Supreme Court, because they must rule first on the bills constitutionality
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