Quiz on the Structure of Congress

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

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

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which part of Congress represents districts?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• President

What are the three main functions of the legislative branch?

• Making laws, representing the people, overseeing the executive branch

• Enforcing laws, judging laws, creating laws

• Managing the economy, defending the country, providing education

• Conducting elections, maintaining public order, building infrastructure

What is the legislative branch responsible for?

• Creating legislation and ensuring government accountability

• Conducting foreign policy and trade negotiations

• Managing national defense and security

• Overseeing the judicial system and court rulings

What is the first step in the process of how a bill becomes a law?

• Committee review

• Introduction of a bill

• Debates and voting

• Presidential approval or veto

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which step involves discussing and making changes to the bill?

• Introduction of a bill

• Committee review

• Final vote

• Presidential approval or veto

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What happens after the debates and voting in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• Introduction of a bill

• Committee review

• Presidential approval or veto

• Conference (if necessary)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the legislative process?

• To ensure one branch of government becomes more powerful

• To maintain a balance of power among branches

• To eliminate the judicial branch

• To increase the power of the executive branch

Which branches of government work together to maintain checks and balances?

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Executive, Judicial, and Military

• Legislative, Military, and Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, and Financial