The Legislative Branch
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The primary function of the legislative branch is to _______.
Interpret Laws
Create Laws
Enforce Laws
Veto Laws
Answer explanation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Congress is split into three houses.
True
False
Answer explanation
Congress includes two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The House of Representatives has ___ members.
50
100
435
545
Answer explanation
The number of total representatives does not change (435), however, the number of representatives per state may change every 10 years based on population.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Senate has ___ members.
50
100
435
545
Answer explanation
The Senate consists of 100 members (2 per state).
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Senators represent districts within a state, whereas representatives from the House of Representatives represent the entire state.
True
False
Answer explanation
Senators represent the entire state. Representatives in the House represent districts within each state.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Senators serve ___ year terms.
2
4
6
8
Answer explanation
House of Representative (2-year terms); Senators (6-year terms)
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
To serve in the House of Representatives, you must be a citizen of the United States for at least ___ years.
5
7
9
11
Answer explanation
You do not have to be born in the United States to become a member of Congress, however, you must have citizenship.
House: U.S. citizen for 7 years
Senate: U.S. citizen for 9 years
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