Legislative review

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the United States as depicted in the image?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create and pass laws

• To oversee the executive branch

What was the main agreement of the Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, regarding the structure of Congress?

• Congress would be composed of three houses.

• Congress would be composed of two houses, with the Senate having equal representation and the House based on population.

• Congress would be composed of a single house with representation based on population.

• Congress would be composed of two houses, both based on equal representation.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution is primarily concerned with the law-making body of the United States?

• Article 2

• Article 1

• Article 3

• Article 4

What is the structure of the United States Congress?

• Unicameral with one chamber

• Bicameral with two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate

• Tricameral with three chambers

• Bicameral with two chambers: the Senate and the Supreme Court

According to the 20th Amendment, when does the new term of Congress begin?

• Noon of the 3rd day of January

• Noon of the 20th day of January

• Noon of the 1st day of January

• Noon of the 15th day of January

What is a session of Congress?

• A meeting called only in emergencies

• The period during which Congress is dissolved

• The regular period during which Congress conducts business

• A special meeting called by the Supreme Court

Who has the authority to call Congress into a special session?

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 435

• 500

• 350

• 400

What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

What are the qualifications required to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old, citizen for 10 years, resident of state

• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of state

• 35 years old, citizen for 5 years, resident of district

• 21 years old, citizen for 3 years, resident of state