Legislative Branch Quiz

How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?

• every 2 years
• every 10 years
• every session
• every term

Which section of the Constitution gives Congress its power?

• Article I, Section 8
• Article II, Section 4
• Article III, Section 1
• the Bill of Rights

Congress is considered a bicameral body because

• it has 535 members.
• it has two parts.
• the Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.
• the legislative branch is more powerful than the executive branch.

Why are senators’ terms staggered?

• to control the size of the upper house
• to ease the burden on state election systems
• to prevent the Senate from gaining too much power
• to shield the Senate from sudden shifts in public opinion

The elastic clause allows Congress to

• A. make temporary treaties with foreign countries.
• B. regulate trade between states.
• C. stretch its powers to meet new needs.
• D. tax U.S. citizens in times of economic crisis.

In impeachment proceedings, the House may __________ , but the Senate must ____________ .

• A. accuse/impeach
• B. convict/impeach
• C. impeach/accuse
• D. impeach/convict

Congress CANNOT

• A. control interstate commerce.
• B. favor one state over another.
• C. impeach judges.
• D. monitor the executive branch.

According to the excerpt, which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• A. all three branches
• B. the executive branch
• C. the judicial branch
• D. the legislative branch

Which of these candidates is qualified to become a U.S. Senator?

• Joe Black
• Juan Fuentes
• Roberto Mendez
• Marisol Sanchez

Which is an example of enumerated powers of Congress?

• the power to stop exports

• the power to declare war
• the power to issue hunting licenses
• the power to operate public school districts