The House of Representatives and Senate Compared

The video explains the structure and functions of the US Congress, highlighting its bicameral nature with the House of Representatives and the Senate. It discusses the historical Great Compromise, the differences between the two chambers, the legislative process, and their distinct powers and responsibilities.

What is the primary function of the United States Congress?

• To enforce laws

• To judge laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

What was the Great Compromise?

• A compromise on the Bill of Rights

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A decision to create a bicameral legislature

• An agreement to end the Civil War

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 200

• 50

• 435

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

What is the process of redrawing congressional district boundaries called?

• Apportionment

• Gerrymandering

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

What is a filibuster?

• A type of congressional committee

• A rule for passing bills

• A tactic to delay or block legislative action

• A method to speed up the legislative process

Which committee is considered the most powerful in the House of Representatives?

• Appropriations Committee

• Judiciary Committee

• Ways and Means Committee

• Rules Committee

Which chamber has the exclusive power to approve treaties?

• Both chambers

• The Senate

• Neither chamber

• The House of Representatives

What is the role of the House in the impeachment process?

• To appoint a special prosecutor

• To convict the official

• To hold the trial

• To charge the official with a crime

What shared power do both the House and Senate have?

• Declaring war

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

• Vetoing bills

• Approving state laws