Legislation Quiz

What is an "Act" in the context of legislation?

• A proposal that has not yet been voted on

• Legislation that has passed both houses of Congress and becomes law

• A suggestion made by a committee

• A temporary rule enforced by the president

What does the term "appointment" mean?

• The act of assigning someone to a job or position

• The process of removing someone from a job

• A meeting scheduled for a specific time

• The act of promoting someone to a higher position

What does the term "bicameral" mean?

• Having one legislative chamber

• Having two legislative chambers

• Having three legislative chambers

• Having no legislative chambers

What is a "Bill" in the context of government and legislation?

• A formal introduction of legislation

• A type of currency

• A government building

• A political party

What is the role of a city commissioner or council member?

• A member of the governing body of a city

• A member of the city's police department

• A member of the city's fire department

• A member of the city's school board

What is the main purpose of a conference committee?

• To create new laws

• To reconcile differences in legislation

• To elect new members of Congress

• To organize political campaigns

What is the confirmation process?

• The process of the Senate approving the president’s choices for certain positions within the government

• The process of the president approving laws passed by Congress

• The process of the Supreme Court reviewing laws

• The process of Congress electing the president

What is the role of a county commissioner or councilmember?

• A member of the governing body of a city

• A member of the governing body of a county

• A member of the governing body of a state

• A member of the governing body of a country

What is the current term for the Chair, Commissioner District 2?

• 11/2020 – 11/2024

• 11/2021 – 11/2025

• 11/2022 – 11/2026

• 11/2023 – 11/2027

What is the email address provided for contacting the Chair, Commissioner District 2?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]