Understanding the U.S. Congress Structure

This video introduces the structure and function of the U.S. Congress, part of the legislative branch of the federal government. It explains the bicameral nature of Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and discusses the Connecticut Compromise, which balances representation between states. The video also covers how the U.S. census impacts congressional representation by adjusting the number of seats in the House based on population changes. The lesson concludes with a preview of the next topic, focusing on the diversity of Congress.

What are the three branches of the U.S. federal government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

• Judicial, Legislative, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

What is the primary function of Congress?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To pass laws

• To veto laws

How is the U.S. Congress structured?

• Quadricameral with four chambers

• Unicameral with one chamber

• Bicameral with two chambers

• Tricameral with three chambers

Which chamber of Congress is considered the upper chamber?

• House of Lords

• House of Commons

• Senate

• House of Representatives

What was the Connecticut Compromise?

• An agreement to have a unicameral legislature

• A decision to have a bicameral legislature

• A treaty with Connecticut

• A compromise on the executive branch

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

• 200

• 435

• 100

• 50

What determines the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?

• The state's GDP

• The state's population

• The state's land area

• The state's age

How often is the U.S. census conducted?

• Every 20 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 15 years

Which state gained four seats in the House of Representatives after the 2010 census?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

What is the focus of the next lesson in this series?

• The history of Congress

• The role of the Supreme Court

• The powers of the President

• The diversity of Congress