Legislative Terms Quiz

Which term describes a duty assigned to an individual?

• Act

• Appointment

• Appointment confirmation

• Bicameral

What is the role of the president in the legislative process of an "act"?

• To ignore the act

• To sign it into law

• To assign it to a person

• To create a new chamber

What is a "bill"?

• A proposal for a law

• A member of the city council

• A temporary panel in the government

• A method of selecting committees

Which of the following is a proposal for a law?

• City commissioner

• Bill

• Committee selection

• Conference committee

How are representatives and senators chosen for their committees?

• Through a bill

• By a conference committee

• Through committee selection

• By city commissioners

Which term refers to a temporary panel in the government?

• Bill

• City commissioner

• Committee selection

• Conference committee

What is the primary function of constituents?

• To create laws

• To represent public officials

• To be represented by public officials

• To govern counties

Which of the following is an example of a law?

• A community suggestion

• A rule established by government to regulate conduct

• A personal belief

• A local tradition

What percentage of votes is required for a majority vote?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Which term is used for a group that has the authority to make laws?

• Majority leader

• Majority party

• Legislature

• Majority vote