Congress in a Flash 2025

What is the primary function of the United States Congress?

• To enforce federal laws

• To interpret federal laws

• To make federal laws

• To execute federal programs

How many chambers does the United States Congress consist of?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two chambers of the United States Congress called?

• The Senate and the Court

• The House of Lords and the House of Commons

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Executive and the Judiciary

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What term is used to describe our Congress--which has two houses?

• Unicameral

• Bilingual

• Bipartisan

• Bicameral

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What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. citizen to be a senator?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

How many years does a senator represent their state for each term?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What is one of the special duties of The Senate?

• To raise money through taxes

• To approve presidential appointments

• To start tax bills

• To enforce federal laws

Which chamber of Congress is responsible for starting all tax bills?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Both chambers equally

• Neither chamber

What is the role of Congress in the system of checks and balances?

• To only create laws

• To only approve budgets

• To impeach the president, pass bills over a presidential veto, and create lower federal courts

• To only elect the president

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

• Mike Johnson

• The Vice President of the United States

• The President pro tempore of the Senate

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court