Exploring the Legislative Branch: Congress in Committee

Exploring the Legislative Branch: Congress in Committee

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores the roles and organization of Congress, focusing on how Congress is elected, the leadership roles within both the House and Senate, and the critical function of committees. It explains the different types of committees, such as standing, select, joint, and conference committees, and their roles in the legislative process. The video concludes with a preview of the next topic: how a bill becomes a law.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Congress elected?

Every year

Odd years

Every four years

Even years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

Chuck Schumer

Chuck Grassley

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the Vice President in the Senate?

To break ties

To lead the Senate

To manage committees

To pass bills

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Senate Majority Leader?

Chuck Grassley

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

Chuck Schumer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main responsibility of whips in Congress?

To count votes and ensure party members vote accordingly

To manage committees

To lead the party

To break ties

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of a congressman's job is done in committees?

50%

100%

70%

90%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of standing committees?

To break ties in votes

To handle permanent, ongoing issues

To manage the budget

To investigate specific issues

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