Legislative Branch Quiz-prsd
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Legislative Branch Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many senators are there?
- A.
200
- B.
100
- C.
435
- D.
500
Correct Answer
B. 100 -
- 2.
How many Representatives are there?
- A.
100
- B.
500
- C.
444
- D.
435
Correct Answer
D. 435 -
- 3.
How many Senators does each state have?
- A.
10
- B.
Depends on population
- C.
2
- D.
100
Correct Answer
B. Depends on population -
- 4.
How many years does each senator serve?
- A.
10
- B.
Until death or retirement
- C.
6
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 6 -
- 5.
How many years does a representative serve?
- A.
6
- B.
2
- C.
Until death or retirement
- D.
8
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 6.
What committee is created to do a special job for a limited period?
- A.
Standing
- B.
Conference
- C.
Select
- D.
Joint
Correct Answer
C. Select -
- 7.
How many Representatives does each state have?
- A.
100
- B.
10
- C.
2
- D.
Depends on population
Correct Answer
D. Depends on population -
- 8.
What is the population count taken every ten years?
- A.
Count
- B.
Estimate
- C.
Census
- D.
Roll Call
Correct Answer
C. Census -
- 9.
You must be at least how old to run for Senate?
- A.
50
- B.
40
- C.
35
- D.
30
Correct Answer
D. 30 -
- 10.
Where does the Senate meet?
- A.
White House
- B.
Capital Building
- C.
J.C.Honer's class
- D.
Mandees
Correct Answer
B. Capital Building -
- 11.
Legislative Branch Matching 1. Census___ 2. Seniority ___ 3. Impeach ___ 4. Bill of Attainder ___ 5. Lobbyist ___ 6. Franking Privilege ___ 7. Veto ___ 8. Joint Resolution ___ 9. Filibuster ___ 10. Constituent ___ A) When the president refuses to sign a bill. B) Population count taken by the Census Bureau. C) The people represented by a representative from the House of Representatives. D) Years of service. E) Talking a bill to death. F) Laws that punish a person without a jury trial. G) To accuse officials of misconduct in office. H) When Senators and Representatives can send job-related mail without paying postage. I) People hired by private groups to influence government decision makers. J) Bills that are passed by both houses of Congress.Answer Key: 1. B 2. D 3. G 4. F 5. I 6. H 7. A 8. J 9. E 10. C
- 12.
Each state is allowed 2 senators.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
A bill must be passed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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