Study Guide: The Legislative Branch

What are the two chambers of Congress?

• The House of Representatives and The Senate

• The Executive and The Judiciary

• The Cabinet and The Supreme Court

• The House of Commons and The House of Lords

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

House members serve _____ terms.

• 2-year

• 4-year

• 6-year

• 8-year

Senators must be at least _____ years old.

• 30

• 25

• 35

• 40

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Chief Justice

Who votes only in case of a tie in the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• President

• Chief Justice

What is the role of the President Pro Tempore?

• Presides over Senate sessions when the Vice President is absent

• Leads the House of Representatives

• Serves as the chief executive of the country

• Heads the Supreme Court

Which step in the law-making process involves committees reviewing and revising the bill?

• The step in the law-making process that involves committees reviewing and revising the bill is known as the committee stage.

• The step in the law-making process where the bill is debated on the floor is known as the floor debate stage.

• The step in the law-making process where the bill is signed by the President is known as the presidential review stage.

• The step in the law-making process where public opinion is solicited is known as the public consultation stage.

What majority is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required for Congress to override a presidential veto.

• A simple majority in both the House and the Senate is sufficient.

• A three-fourths majority in both the House and the Senate is required.

• A two-thirds majority in the House only is enough to override the veto.