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Powers and Responsibilities of the Legislative Branch

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government.
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Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch?

  1. To declare war

  2. To regulate interstate commerce

  3. To establish a national bank

  4. To appoint federal judges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to appoint federal judges. This power belongs to the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch?

  1. To make laws

  2. To enforce laws

  3. To interpret laws

  4. To oversee the executive branch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of the legislative branch is to make laws. This includes passing bills, which are then sent to the President for approval.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of taxation?

  1. To levy taxes

  2. To borrow money

  3. To regulate commerce

  4. To spend money


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to regulate commerce. This power belongs to the executive branch.

What is the process by which a bill becomes a law?

  1. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, and presidential approval

  2. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, and judicial review

  3. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, and gubernatorial approval

  4. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, and executive order


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bill becomes a law through the process of introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, and presidential approval.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of foreign policy?

  1. To declare war

  2. To make treaties

  3. To regulate immigration

  4. To appoint ambassadors


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to regulate immigration. This power belongs to the executive branch.

What is the process by which the legislative branch oversees the executive branch?

  1. Confirmation of presidential appointments

  2. Impeachment

  3. Investigations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legislative branch oversees the executive branch through confirmation of presidential appointments, impeachment, investigations, and other means.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of the budget?

  1. To appropriate funds

  2. To authorize spending

  3. To set tax rates

  4. To audit government spending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to audit government spending. This power belongs to the executive branch.

What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

  1. To represent the people

  2. To make laws

  3. To oversee the executive branch

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the legislative branch is to represent the people, make laws, and oversee the executive branch.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of commerce?

  1. To regulate interstate commerce

  2. To regulate foreign commerce

  3. To regulate intrastate commerce

  4. To regulate the internet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to regulate intrastate commerce. This power belongs to the states.

What is the process by which the legislative branch amends the Constitution?

  1. By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

  2. By a two-thirds vote of one house of Congress

  3. By a majority vote of both houses of Congress

  4. By a majority vote of one house of Congress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The legislative branch amends the Constitution by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of natural resources?

  1. To regulate the use of public lands

  2. To regulate the use of private lands

  3. To regulate the use of water resources

  4. To regulate the use of mineral resources


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to regulate the use of private lands. This power belongs to the states.

What is the process by which the legislative branch declares war?

  1. By a majority vote of both houses of Congress

  2. By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

  3. By a majority vote of one house of Congress

  4. By a two-thirds vote of one house of Congress


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The legislative branch declares war by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of education?

  1. To establish public schools

  2. To regulate private schools

  3. To provide funding for education

  4. To set educational standards


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to regulate private schools. This power belongs to the states.

What is the process by which the legislative branch impeaches a president?

  1. By a majority vote of both houses of Congress

  2. By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

  3. By a majority vote of one house of Congress

  4. By a two-thirds vote of one house of Congress


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The legislative branch impeaches a president by a majority vote of the House of Representatives and a two-thirds vote of the Senate.

Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch in the area of healthcare?

  1. To regulate the sale of prescription drugs

  2. To regulate the sale of over-the-counter drugs

  3. To regulate the practice of medicine

  4. To regulate the practice of nursing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The legislative branch does not have the power to regulate the practice of medicine. This power belongs to the states.

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