A Quiz On Legislative Branch! Trivia Test
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A quiz on legislative branch! There are a lot of roles given to the legislative branch of government which do not evolve around law making. Did you know that this branch is considered to not only be the most important but also the most powerful in any government? What is the difference between a law and bill? This quiz will definitely give you some insight on how well you know the legislature.
- 1.
Which one ISN'T a power is given to Congress?
- A.
Power of the purse
- B.
Give titles of nobility
- C.
Establish post officers
- D.
Power to declare war
- E.
Copyrights
Correct Answer
B. Give titles of nobility -
- 2.
What is the term of office for the Senate?
- A.
Until death
- B.
2 years
- C.
7 years
- D.
6 years
- E.
10 years
Correct Answer
D. 6 years -
- 3.
Habeus Corpus means ____ ___ ____ _
Correct Answer
Have you the body? - 4.
What is a bill?
- A.
Term of Office
- B.
A leader of the House
- C.
An idea for a law
- D.
A tax
- E.
The qualifications for Senate
Correct Answer
C. An idea for a law -
- 5.
How old do you have to be in the House of Representatives?
Correct Answer
25 years - 6.
How is the number of Representatives per state determined?
Correct Answer
Population of the State - 7.
Another name for the necessary and proper clause.
- A.
The Rubber band Clause
- B.
Habeus Corpus
- C.
Elastic Clause
Correct Answer
C. Elastic Clause -
- 8.
What is the final step for a bill to become a law?
- A.
Everyone votes
- B.
The Speaker of the House reads it to everyone
- C.
The president signs it
Correct Answer
C. The president signs it -
- 9.
What does Congress mean by the Ex Past Facto Law?
Correct Answer
A law that is passed cannot punish people for doing it before it was against the law.
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