Exploring the Legislative Branch: Structure and Functions

The video tutorial by Mr. Wade at Virtual History 360 reviews Florida's updated Civic standards, focusing on the legislative branch of government. It explains the structure and functions of Congress, the process of how a bill becomes a law, and compares lawmaking at local, state, and national levels. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of citizen participation and encourages viewers to engage with the content through comments and subscriptions.

What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Creating laws

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Judging legal disputes

How many houses make up the Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the term used to describe the two-house structure of Congress?

• Unicameral

• Multicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

Who introduces a bill in Congress?

• The Supreme Court

• A state governor

• The President

• A member of Congress

What happens to a bill after it is reviewed by a committee?

• It is signed into law

• It is discarded

• It is brought to the floor for debate and voting

• It is sent to the President

What can the President do if they do not approve a bill?

• Ignore it

• Veto it

• Amend it

• Sign it

What is required to override a presidential veto?

• Approval from state governors

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• A two-thirds majority in both houses

• A simple majority in both houses

Who proposes and passes local ordinances?

• City Council Members or County Commissioners

• The President

• State legislatures

• The Supreme Court

What do state laws address?

• Local community issues

• National defense

• Statewide issues

• International relations

What is the importance of understanding the legislative branch?

• To learn about the executive branch

• To know about international laws

• To appreciate the role of the judiciary

• To understand the importance of citizen participation