2.1 Legislative Branch 2025

Open Ended

What is the difference between expressed powers and implied powers of Congress?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an expressed power of Congress?

• Power to regulate interstate commerce

• Power to declare war

• Power to review executive branch activities

• Power to refuse to spend money to fund programs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the structure of Congress is correct?

• Congress is unicameral, consisting of one house.

• Congress meets for one session every four years.

• Congress is bicameral, consisting of two houses.

• The first Congress met in Washington, D.C.

Open Ended

Explain what the 27th Amendment is.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must have 7 years of citizenship

• Must live in the state they represent

• Must serve a 6-year term

• Must be born in the US

Open Ended

What is Gerrymandering and why is it a problem?

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the 17th Amendment in relation to the structure of the Senate.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a U.S. Senator?

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must have 9 years of citizenship

• Must live in the state they represent

• Must be a natural-born citizen

Categorize

Options (7)

6 year term

17th Amendment

100 members

2 year term

435 members

Apportionment

live in state

Organize these options into the right categories

Senate

House of Reps

Both

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of party leadership in Congress?

• Set the calendar for debate and vote

• Preside and keep order over the Houses

• Control the party caucus

• Pre-count votes to report to leadership

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one new thing you learned about the structure or leadership of Congress, and what would you like to know more about?