Congressional Powers

Congressional Powers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the significant role of Congress in everyday life, highlighting its powers and responsibilities. It begins with a discussion on the tasks facing the new Congress, followed by a personal narrative expressing frustration with Congress. The narrative imagines a world without Congress, illustrating the chaos and lack of structure that would ensue. The protagonist realizes the importance of Congress and prepares a speech emphasizing its powers, such as taxation, commerce regulation, and national defense. The video concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to elect responsible individuals to Congress.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the controversial issues the new Congress is expected to address?

Tax reduction and armed forces appropriations

Healthcare reform and education funding

Environmental policies and immigration laws

Technology advancements and space exploration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the hypothetical scenario, what happens to the postal system when Congress is suspended?

It remains unchanged

It expands to cover more areas

It is replaced by a private service

It becomes more efficient

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the consequences of Congress's absence on personal finances?

More job opportunities

Increased savings bond deductions

Higher income taxes

No deductions for social security

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does the protagonist have after waking up from the dream?

The importance of writing a book

The significance of Congress's powers

The benefits of a new job

The need to move to another country

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress mentioned in the speech?

Establishing post offices

Appointing Supreme Court judges

Declaring war

Regulating commerce

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Congress ensure the purity of the food we eat?

By providing food subsidies

Through international trade agreements

Through interstate commerce regulations

By funding local farms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Congress play in regulating work hours and minimum salaries?

It has no role in labor laws

It sets guidelines for state governments

It uses its implied powers

It directly manages all businesses

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