Branches of Government and the Structure of Congress

Branches of Government and the Structure of Congress

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Government

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains the three branches of the US government, focusing on the legislative branch, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. It details the structure, functions, and powers of each house, including the process of passing legislation. The legislative branch is responsible for writing and passing federal laws, with the House initiating tax laws and the Senate approving presidential appointments. The video also covers the election process for congressmen and senators, and the role of the vice president in the Senate.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of the US government is responsible for creating federal laws?

Judicial

State

Legislative

Executive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of the US Congress?

Tricameral

Quadricameral

Bicameral

Unicameral

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many elected officials make up the House of Representatives?

500

435

200

100

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives?

30

35

21

25

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which power is exclusive to the House of Representatives?

Approving treaties

Declaring war

Coining money

Initiating tax laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many senators are there in the US Senate?

100

50

150

200

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term length for a US Senator?

2 years

4 years

6 years

8 years

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