National Government: The Legislative Branch
Session 10: Sample Assessment Items

Asterisk (*) indicates correct answer.

1.     The House of Representatives has
A.     535 members
B.     235 members
C.     400 members
D.     435 members*

2.     The United States Senate has
A.     150 members
B.     100 members*
C.     120 members
D.     50 members

3.     Which of the following powers is expressly granted to Congress in the United States Constitution?
A.     Coin money*
B.     Enforce laws
C.     Organize schools
D.     Establish marriage laws

4.     The legislative branch checks the executive branch by
A.     appointing the Vice-President.
B.     approving treaties.*
C.     nominating cabinet members.
D.     electing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

5.     The legislative branch checks the judicial branch by
A.     establishing a term limit for Supreme Court Justices.
B.     nominating federal judges.
C.     impeaching justices who break the law.*
D.     conducting an annual review of Supreme Court decisions.