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3.3 Legislative Branch Mini Quiz

Quiz by Kirk Hansen

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  • Q1
    The number of representatives a state has is based on...
    when the state became a state
    population
    land mass
    state decisions
    45s
  • Q2
    How many senators does each state have?
    2
    100
    5
    6
    45s
  • Q3
    Together, the House of Representatives and Senate are known as...
    the Constitution
    the House
    the Framers
    Congress
    45s
  • Q4
    What branch of government makes laws?
    Supreme Court
    Legislative Branch
    Executive Branch
    Judicial Branch
    45s
  • Q5
    How long does a senator serve for?
    2 years
    8 years
    4 years
    6 years
    45s
  • Q6
    How long does a representative serve for?
    10 months
    6 years
    4 years
    2 years
    45s
  • Q7
    An implied power is...
    a power Congress does not have.
    a power the people have.
    expressly mentioned in the Constitution.
    implied by the Constitution.
    45s
  • Q8
    The House of Representatives has a total of ______ representatives.
    500
    100
    50
    435
    45s
  • Q9
    Under checks and balances, how can Congress limit power of the president?
    Can amend the Constitution to overturn court decisions.
    Can overturn a presidential veto with 2/3rds vote.
    Can rule presidential actions are unconstitutional.
    Can appoint officials to enforce laws.
    45s
  • Q10
    "Congress shall have power...to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing power." -The US Constitution. To what does this statement refer?
    Limits on government powers
    The Elastic Clause
    An executive priviledge
    Nonlegislative powers
    45s
  • Q11
    Nonlegislative powers are....
    powers that only citizens have.
    powers related to making laws.
    powers that all branches have.
    powers not related to making laws
    45s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?
    Declare war
    Coin money
    Veto laws
    Regulate commerce
    45s
  • Q13
    Which article of the Constitution sets forth the structure and powers of the Legislative Branch?
    Article II
    Article IV
    Article I
    Article III
    45s

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