Deck 3: Legislation

Question 1

A primary source of U.S.law is legislation enacted by which of the following?

A) Federal executive branch
B) Federal legislative branch
C) Federal judicial branch
D) U.S.Supreme Court

Answer 1

B

Question 2

How can Congress overturn a veto?

A) This is not authorized by the Constitution.
B) Two-thirds majority
C) Three-fourths majority
D) Supreme Court intervention

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is the term length for a member of the U.S.Senate?

A) Two years
B) Six years
C) Four years
D) Varies depending on the term limits of the individual state

Answer 3

B

Question 4

To be elected to the House of Representatives,which of the following are two of the requirements?

A) At least thirty years old and a U.S.citizen for at least seven years
B) At least thirty years old and a U.S.citizen by birth
C) At least twenty-five years old and a U.S.citizen for at least seven years
D) At least twenty-five years old and a U.S.citizen by birth

Question 5

Federal legislative laws are officially published where?

A) Annotated statutes
B) Congressional library
C) Statutory code
D) U.S.Code

Question 6

One of the purposes of the legislation is to ensure that protective statutes are applied

A) identically to all citizens.
B) on an individual case-by-case basis.
C) according to individual state laws.
D) in accordance with Article X of the Constitution.

Question 7

To be elected to the Senate,which of the following are two requirements that must be satisfied?

A) At least thirty years old and a U.S.citizen by birth
B) At least thirty years old and a U.S.citizen for nine years
C) At least thirty-five years old and a U.S.citizen by birth
D) At least thirty-five years old and a U.S.citizen for nine years

Question 8

The process of incorporating public laws into the existing statutory publication and its numbering system is called

A) codification.
B) incorporation.
C) ratification.
D) supplementation.

Question 9

When are federal statutory slip laws published?

A) When laws are passed
B) Annually
C) Biannually
D) Decennially

Question 10

How many voting U.S.senators are there?

A) 100
B) 435
C) The number varies depending on the decennial census.
D) At a minimum,there is a senator from each state.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a remedial statute?

A) Provide additional penalties for repeat offenders
B) Correct a legal wrong
C) Try to overturn a conflicting state statute
D) Strengthen an existing statute

Question 12

Collections of federal laws are usually known as

A) annotated statutes.
B) the criminal code.
C) the civil code.
D) the U.S.Code.

Question 13

Federal laws are officially published in the

A) Federal Statutes.
B) United States Code.
C) Federal Bureau Guidelines.
D) Codes and Statutes Book.

Question 14

Who must approve constitutional amendments by a three-fourths vote?

A) House of Representatives
B) Senate
C) State legislatures
D) U.S.registered voters

Question 15

Members of the House of Representatives are elected based on

A) total state population.
B) the number of state senators.
C) the population in a specific geographical district.
D) the number of registered voters within a specific geographical district.

Question 16

Where in the Constitution is Congress' stated authority?

A) Article I
B) Article X
C) Constitution's preamble
D) First Amendment

Question 17

When can a president exercise veto power?

A) Before the Senate initially votes on the bill
B) Before the House of Representatives forwards the bill to the Senate
C) Once a bill has been submitted to the president
D) Within thirty working days of receiving the bill

Question 18

According to the Constitution,revenue-raising bills must be initially introduced

A) in a joint session of Congress.
B) by executive order.
C) in the House of Representatives.
D) in the Senate.

Question 19

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the judicial branch?

A) Apply and regulate the statutory laws
B) Develop and validate the statutory laws
C) Develop and interpret the statutory laws
D) Interpret and apply the laws

Question 20

All laws passed during a congressional session are called

A) coded laws.
B) public bills.
C) joint congressional laws.
D) session laws.

Question 21

A bill is registered with the Speaker of the House when it is formally proposed.

Question 22

A U.S.Senator must be a resident of the state he or she is elected to represent.

Question 23

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Functions as an advocate of specific proposed laws

Question 24

The legislative branch is responsible for conducting a quasi-advisory role.

Question 25

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Percentage of votes needed to pass a law after veto

Question 26

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Publication of laws enacted during a given period of Congress

Question 27

The U.S.House of Representatives and the State Senate work on a separate but related basis.

Question 28

The judicial branch has the general task of interpreting the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress.

Question 29

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Name used to describe permanent collection of laws

Question 30

Statutes are written broadly and generally do not include specific scenarios.

Question 31

The procedures for introducing a bill to the legislature are governed by procedural law.

Question 32

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Gives statutory relief to one who has been injured or wronged by correcting a grievance or existing statute

Question 33

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
The only basis on which a court can invalidate a statute

Question 34

The authority to regulate commerce by statute is a significant power of the executive branch.

Question 35

Workers' compensation laws are examples of remedial statutes.

Question 36

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Percentage of votes in each house of Congress necessary to pass a law

Question 37

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
States what is acceptable conduct by the general population

Question 38

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Helps to ensure laws are applied fairly and consistently

Question 39

Law as a protective measure began with the Bill of Rights

Question 40

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Required for final approval of an amendment to the Constitution

Question 41

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Represents each state equally

Question 42

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Name for pending legislation

Question 43

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Only government body that can invalidate any existing state or federal law (if done on proper grounds)

Question 44

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Legal standard created by a legislature

Question 45

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Considers,modifies,and makes recommendations on a bill before a vote

Question 46

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Authority of the president to influence statutory law

Question 47

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Combined House of Representatives and Senate

Question 48

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Cancels existing law

Question 49

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Changes existing law

Question 50

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
a.two-thirds
b.procedural law
c.constitutionality
d.majority
e.lobbyist
f.three-fourths of the states
g.remedial law
h.protective law
i.code
j.session laws
k.Congress
l.Senate
m.statute
n.House of Representatives
o.Repeal
p.amend
q.bill
r.committee
s.veto
t.U.S.Supreme Court
Provides equal representation for all citizens