Branches of Government Test

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What is the main role of the legislative branch?

• enforce laws
• interpret laws
• make laws
• veto laws

The Legislative Branch is made up of a bicameral legislature, meaning there are two houses.

• True
• False

What are the two houses of Congress?

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court
• Senate and House of Representatives
• House of Representatives and Executive Branch
• Senate and Cabinet

How many senators serve in the U.S. Senate?

• 50
• 435
• 538
• 100

What determines the number of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?

• State Population
• Land Size
• Number of registered voters
• Number of senators

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• Lifetime

What is the term length for a U.S. Representative?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• Lifetime

Which power belongs exclusively to the Senate?

• Declaring war
• Confirming presidential appointments
• Veto laws
• Impeaching the president

Who has the power to introduce a bill in Congress?

• Only the president
• Only the Supreme Court
• Any member of Congress
• The vice president