Congress and the Legislative Branch

What is the main function of the United States Congress?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

How many chambers make up the United States Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which chamber of Congress represents the needs of their entire state?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Both the Senate and the House

• Neither the Senate nor the House

Which branch of government can call for the impeachment of the president?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• All three branches

Which of the following are a part of the legislative branch? (Select 2 answers)

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President

• Supreme Court

What is Article I of the Constitution about?

• Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch of the government, including the structure and function of Congress.

• Article I of the Constitution is about the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch including the President.

• Article I of the Constitution is about the rights and freedoms of the citizens, including the Bill of Rights

• Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court.

Article I created the ​ Legislative branch, which contains the group of people who make America's ​ (a)   . This group is called ​ (b)   and is made up of two chambers: The House of ​ (c)   and the ​ (d)  

• laws

• Congress

• Representatives

• Senate

A tax bill must start in which house?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Match the following

• the -year period during which Congress meets

• population

• basis of representation in the House of Representatives

• legislative

• focus on their districts, rather than the entire state

• Senate

• Framers planned for this branch to be the most powerful

• representatives

What are some powers of Congress listed in the Constitution?

• Creating rules on how to become a citizen

• Collecting taxes, paying debts, and borrowing money

• Regulating commerce between states and with other countries

• All of the above