U.S. Government Structure and Functions

This video introduces fourth-grade students to social studies, focusing on the three branches of government, particularly Congress. It explains the roles and responsibilities of Congress, including law-making and checks and balances. The video covers key vocabulary such as democracy, legislative, and impeachment. It also provides an overview of the House of Representatives, its members, and the process of how a bill becomes a law.

What is the primary role of Congress in the U.S. government?

• To elect the President

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

Which term describes a government elected by the people?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

What are the two houses that make up Congress?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Executive and the Judicial

• The House of Commons and the House of Lords

• The Parliament and the Senate

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Federal

• Executive

• Judicial

Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve?

• The Secretary of State

• The Chief Justice

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Speaker of the House

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 535

• 79

• 435

What is the minimum age requirement to be a representative in the House?

• 35 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 21 years

What is the term for a written plan of a new law?

• Ordinance

• Decree

• Bill

• Amendment

What is the role of committees in Congress?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To review and modify bills

• To elect the President

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is automatically discarded

• The bill can still become law if two-thirds of Congress approve it

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

• The bill is sent back to the committee for revision