5 Written Questions

1. The ability of a legislative body to check the executive power.
2. A 2 House Legislature. Example- United States Congress has two houses 1. The Senate 2. The House of Representatives
3. Specific powers given to the Congress as stated in the Constitution
4. Role filled by the Vice President in the United States. Only votes in order to break a tie.
5. Bills that deal with money must originate in the House of Representatives

5 Matching Questions

1. Presiding Officer of the Senate
2. Legislative Branch
3. Impeach/Impeachment
4. Responsibility of the House of Representatives
5. Responsibility of Congress

1. a Consists of Congress (The Senate and House of Representatives)
2. b Make laws.
3. c The removing of a government official from office.
4. d Vice President of the United States. Also known as the President of the Senate.
5. e 1. Makes Laws 2. Deals with all Appropriation Bills (Spending Bills) 3. Elects the President if no candidates receive a majority of the Electoral College vote.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. A bill must have a majority vote in both houses of Congress in order for it to pass.
   1. Legislative Branch
   2. Override
   3. Revenue Bills
   4. Passing of Bills
2. A bicameral legislature which makes the laws for the state of Maryland and approves the annual state budget. Most similar to the United States Congress
   1. Maryland House of Delegates
   2. Passing of Bills
   3. Maryland General Assembly
   4. Expressed Powers
3. 1. Must be 25 years old. 2. Must have been a U.S. for 7 years. 3. Must live in the district which you wish to represent.
   1. Maryland House of Delegates
   2. House of Representatives
   3. Qualifications for the House of Representatives
   4. Responsibility of the House of Representatives
4. Any member of Congress can introduce a bill.
   1. Revenue Bills
   2. Introducing a Bill in Congress
   3. Responsibility of Congress
   4. Passing of Bills
5. 435 Members. Number of Representatives from each state is based on population.
   1. United States Senator
   2. House of Representatives
   3. Bicameral Legislature
   4. President of the Senate

5 True/False Question

1. Responsibility of the Senate → 1. Make Laws 2. Confirm Presidential Appointments.
   

   True        False

2. Civil Rights Legislation → To promote equity.
   

   True        False

3. Maryland House of Delegates → A bicameral legislature which makes the laws for the state of Maryland and approves the annual state budget. Most similar to the United States Congress
   

   True        False

4. United States Senator → Role filled by the Vice President in the United States. Only votes in order to break a tie.
   

   True        False

5. Filibuster → The ability of a legislative body to check the executive power.
   

   True        False