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Comparative Government: Legislative Branch
Comparative Government: Legislative Branch
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Quick Review quiz on the Legislative Branch: Federal, State, and Local
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1
What is North Carolina's legislative body called?
House of Burgesses
State Council
Congress
General Assembly
2
Who impeaches the president?
Senate
Supreme Court
Vice President
House of Representatives
3
Which is a non-legislative power of Congress?
Check other branches
Spend money
Tax
Control commerce
4
How often does Congress adjust the number seats each state has in the House of Representatives?
Every 2 Years
Every 5 years
Every 10 Years
Every 20 Years
5
How does leadership determine which members of Congress get the committee(s) of their choice?
Based on gender
Based on religion
Based on seniority
Based on age
6
Legislatively, what do city councils most closely resemble?
The General Assembly
The Cabinet
The Governor
The Supreme Court
7
What does the General Assembly seek to accomplish during their "short session?"
evaluate redistricting plans
hold special meetings
select new leaders
complete unfinished business
8
How long is a term of Congress?
6 Years
4 Years
1 Year
2 Years
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Which group at the national level is most like the North Carolina General Assembly?
The Supreme Court
The Cabinet
The Senate
Congress
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A state law
Ordinance
Statute
Order
Bill
