Congress in a Flash

Congress in a Flash

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

8th Grade

Medium

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legislative branch of the federal government called?

The Senate

The Congress

The Supreme Court

The House of Representatives

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many chambers is the United States Congress made up of?

One

Two

Three

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the qualifications for serving as a Senator?

At least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least ten years, and live in the state they represent

At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and live in the state they represent

At least 20 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least five years, and live in the state they represent

At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and live in the state they represent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the House of Representatives in lawmaking?

Approves presidential appointments

Passes bills to the president to become laws

All bills that deal with raising money must start here

Creates lower federal courts

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many total members are there in the Senate?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

Eight years

Two years

Six years

Four years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of Congress?

To represent the needs of the entire state

To create laws that reflect the needs and wants of United States citizens

To approve presidential appointments

To declare war and raise an Army and Navy

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