I Civics: First Branch Legislative

I Civics: First Branch Legislative

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evangeline Hope Mitchell

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the legislative branch according to the passage?

To create laws or legislation

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

To manage the military

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which clause in the Constitution allows Congress to stretch its powers?

Necessary and Proper Clause

Commerce Clause

Supremacy Clause

Equal Protection Clause

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

Expressed or Enumerated Powers

Declare War, Approve Presidential Appointments, & handle impeachment

Expressed Powers

Created from Necessary & Proper or Elastic Clause

Implied Powers

Listed in Article I, Section 8 of Constitution

Implied Powers

Provides flexibility to Congress

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Six years

Two years

Four years

Eight years

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Article I, the framers divided Congress into two bodies creating a (a)   The ​ (b)   established the upper house called the ​ (c)   with equal representation and a House of Representatives with representation based on ​ (d)  

bicameral legislature.
Great Compromise
Senate
population
unicameral assembly
House of Lords
fixed representation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of committees in Congress?

Committees are essential for efficient legislative review, specialization, and detailed examination of bills.
Committees are primarily for budget discussions.
Committees have no impact on the legislative process.
Committees are only for social gatherings.

7.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Senators

,

(b) Representatives

Elected every 2 years

Citizen 9 Years

Must be 30 years old

Live in State elected to represent

25 Years Old

Live in the district you represent

Elected every 6 years

Must be a resident of the state

Citizen 7 Years

Must be a resident of the state

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