The Legislative Branch

How many people make up the House of Representatives?

• a. 100
• b. 243
• c. 345
• d. 435

How many people make up the U.S. Senate?

• a. 50
• b. 100
• c. 345
• d. 435

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the president

• a. They have to approve his appointees
• b. They can override his veto
• c. They have the power to impeach him
• d. All of the above

Congressional committees and subcommittees exist in order to:

• a. acquire the information needed to pass meaningful legislation
• b. offer important political posts to influential representatives and senators
• c. consolidate power in the majority party
• d. streamline the ever-growing legislative process

Where does Congress do most of its work?

• a. In committees
• b. Back at home.
• c. The floor (to debate)
• d. At the White House

The people the Congressperson actually represent are known as:

• a. Representeds
• b. Districtees
• c. Constituents
• d. Staters

What type of power is given to Congress through the “Necessary and Proper” Clause?

• a. Delegated Powers
• b. Concurrent Powers
• c. Implied Powers
• d. Expressed Powers

Qualifications to be in the United States Senate are:

• a. 9 years a citizen of the United States, 30 years old
• b. 6 years a citizen of the United States, 20 years old
• c. 7 years a citizen of the United States, 25 years old
• d. A natural born citizen of the United States, 35 years old

One of the most important committees is the Conference Committee because it:

• a. decides the rules for debate
• b. Assigns the bill to its committee
• c. Hammers out differences between bills passed in the Senate and the House.
• d. Appropriate money for defense spending

Our Congress is made up of two houses, also known as:

• a. Monocameral
• b. Bicameral
• c. Tricameral
• d. Quadcamera