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The Legislative Branch and the States

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Which of the following is not a power of the legislative branch?

  1. To declare war

  2. To regulate commerce

  3. To establish a national bank

  4. To appoint Supreme Court justices


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The power to appoint Supreme Court justices is given to the President, not the legislative branch.

What is the upper house of the legislative branch called?

  1. House of Representatives

  2. Senate

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Cabinet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The upper house of the legislative branch is called the Senate.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  1. 435

  2. 100

  3. 535

  4. 270


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 435 members in the House of Representatives.

How many members are there in the Senate?

  1. 100

  2. 435

  3. 535

  4. 270


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 100 members in the Senate.

What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years.

What is the term of office for a member of the Senate?

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Senate is 6 years.

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

  1. Legislation

  2. Enactment

  3. Ratification

  4. Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The process by which a bill becomes a law is called enactment.

What is the role of the President in the legislative process?

  1. To sign or veto bills

  2. To introduce bills

  3. To vote on bills

  4. To appoint members of Congress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the President in the legislative process is to sign or veto bills.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the legislative process?

  1. To interpret laws

  2. To declare laws unconstitutional

  3. To introduce bills

  4. To vote on bills


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The role of the Supreme Court in the legislative process is to interpret laws and declare laws unconstitutional.

What is the process by which a state can become a part of the United States called?

  1. Admission

  2. Annexation

  3. Cession

  4. Incorporation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process by which a state can become a part of the United States is called admission.

What is the process by which a state can leave the United States called?

  1. Secession

  2. Withdrawal

  3. Nullification

  4. Disunion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process by which a state can leave the United States is called secession.

What is the name of the document that outlines the powers and responsibilities of the federal government?

  1. The Constitution

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name of the document that outlines the powers and responsibilities of the federal government is The Constitution.

What is the name of the document that outlines the rights of citizens?

  1. The Constitution

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The name of the document that outlines the rights of citizens is The Bill of Rights.

What is the name of the document that outlines the relationship between the federal government and the states?

  1. The Constitution

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The name of the document that outlines the relationship between the federal government and the states is The Articles of Confederation.

What is the name of the process by which the Constitution can be amended?

  1. Ratification

  2. Amendment

  3. Repeal

  4. Nullification


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The name of the process by which the Constitution can be amended is Amendment.

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