Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the prize for answering the final question correctly in the game show?

• $50

• $20

• $10

• $5

Which branch of the U.S. government is tasked with creating laws?

• Military Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Why did the founding fathers make it challenging to create laws?

• To balance freedom with order

• To ensure laws are passed quickly

• To restrict freedom

• To allow the president more power

What is the next step after a member of Congress has an idea for a law?

• Propose a bill

• Send it to the Supreme Court

• Consult the president

• Hold a public vote

After a bill is introduced, where does it go next?

• Supreme Court

• Relevant committee

• Secretary of Bills and Laws

• President's desk

What is required for a bill to move from one chamber to the other?

• Minority agreement

• Unanimous vote

• Presidential approval

• Majority support

What can the president do if he disagrees with a bill?

• Send it back to Congress

• Ignore it indefinitely

• Veto it

• Sign it into law

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• With a 2/3 majority

• With a simple majority

• With the president's consent

• With a unanimous vote

What happens to a bill if the president takes no action for 10 days while Congress is in session?

• It is sent back to Congress

• It is discarded

• It is automatically vetoed

• It becomes law

Where are laws published after they are enacted?

• In the Federal Register

• In the Congressional Record

• In the Library of Congress

• In the United States Code