U.S. Government Structure and Functions

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the legislative branch of the U.S. government, focusing on Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It explains the structure, duties, and powers of Congress, including lawmaking, taxation, and declaring war. The video also covers the term lengths and citizenship requirements for becoming a senator or representative.

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• To judge laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

Which two houses make up the U.S. Congress?

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives and the White House

How many senators are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 200

• 150

• 100

• 50

What determines the number of representatives a state has in the House?

• The state's age

• The state's GDP

• The state's population

• The state's land area

Which of the following is a power of Congress?

• To grant pardons

• To veto bills

• To declare war

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

Who has the constitutional authority to declare war?

• The Supreme Court

• The Secretary of Defense

• The President

• Congress

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• Eight years

• Six years

• Four years

• Two years

What is the minimum citizenship requirement to become a U.S. Senator?

• Five years

• Eleven years

• Seven years

• Nine years

How long does a member of the House of Representatives serve per term?

• Four years

• Three years

• Two years

• One year

What is the minimum citizenship requirement to become a U.S. Representative?

• Eleven years

• Five years

• Seven years

• Nine years