Understanding the U.S. Congress

What is the primary function of Congress in the United States?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To execute laws

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How many chambers make up the U.S. Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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How is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined for each state?

• By the land area of the state

• By the population of the state

• By the number of cities in the state

• By the number of counties in the state

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What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

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What is one requirement to be a U.S. Senator?

• Be at least 25 years old

• Be a U.S. citizen for at least seven years

• Be at least 21 years old

• Be a U.S. citizen for at least nine years

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Who is the leader of the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

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What happens every 10 years that affects the House of Representatives?

• A presidential election

• A census

• A Supreme Court review

• A Senate election

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What is the role of the President Pro Tempore in the Senate?

• To lead the House of Representatives

• To fill in for the Vice President when absent

• To veto bills

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

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Decide if each description applies to the Senate, the House of Representatives, or both.

Groups:

(a) Senate

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(b) House of Representatives

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(c) Both

• Serves the entire state

• Must be 30 years old

• Only serves the district that elects them

• Must maintain a home in Washington D.C. (Debe mantener una casa en Washington D.C.

• 2 year terms

• Led by the Speaker of the House

• 6 year terms

• Can introduce bills

• Must be 25 years old

• Led by the vice president

What is one requirement to be a U.S. Representative?

• Be at least 35 years old

• Be a U.S. citizen for at least nine years

• Be at least 21 years old

• Be a U.S. citizen for at least seven years

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