Quiz on the Legislative Branch of the United States

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• President pro tempore

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Senate?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

What is the legislative branch of the United States government also known as?

• The Executive

• The Judiciary

• Congress

• The Cabinet

What are the shared powers of the House and the Senate?

• Declaring war, approving the federal budget, proposing amendments

• Initiating revenue bills, impeaching federal officials

• Approving treaties, confirming presidential appointments

• Holding impeachment trials, passing laws

Who confirms presidential appointments, including judges and cabinet members?

• The House

• The Senate

• Both the House and the Senate

• The President

What must both the House and the Senate agree on?

• Declaring war

• Approving treaties

• Holding impeachment trials

• Confirming presidential appointments

What is a shared power of both the House and the Senate?

• Approving treaties

• Proposing amendments to the Constitution

• Holding impeachment trials

• Confirming presidential appointments

Which body has the exclusive power to approve treaties?

• The House

• The Senate

• Both the House and the Senate

• The President