How Congress Works

What does the word current mean in this sentence?

Sammy is the current leader of the race.

• best and fastest

• happening right now

• same as before

What is a synonym for interpret in this sentence?

The teacher had to interpret the foreign language for the students.

• explain

• cancel

What does the word process most likely mean in this sentence?

The process of making cheese is simple and fun.

• different flavors

• places where things come from

• steps needed to do something

Where does most of the work of Congress take place?

• Taco Bell

• U.S. Capitol

• The White House

Citizens are allowed to watch elected officials work.

• True

• False

How many times can a senator or representative be elected?

• twice

• once

• no limit

Legislative _________ the laws.

• makes

• bakes

Executive _________ the laws.

• count

• enforces

Judicial __________ the laws.

• decorates

• sings

• interprets

A senator's term is 10 years.

• True

• False