U.S. Government Legislative Process

This video tutorial explains the legislative branch of the U.S. government, focusing on the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It details the process of how a bill becomes a law, emphasizing the importance of committees, floor action, and the president's role. The concept of checks and balances is also discussed, highlighting the separation of powers among the branches of government to ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

What is the primary role of the legislative branch in the government?

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To judge laws

• To interpret laws

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 200

• 50

• 435

• 100

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Which type of bill must start in the House of Representatives?

• Education bill

• Defense bill

• Revenue bill

• Healthcare bill

What is the purpose of a conference committee?

• To veto bills

• To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill

• To enforce laws

• To introduce new bills

What is required for a bill to become a law after a presidential veto?

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• A two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate

• A simple majority in Congress

• A public referendum

What is the main purpose of checks and balances?

• To allow Congress to pass any law it wants

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To make the judicial branch the most powerful

• To ensure the president has ultimate power

Which branch of government can remove the president from office?

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

• The military

• The judicial branch

Who acts as the judge in a presidential impeachment trial?

• The Vice President

• The President Pro Tempore

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

What will the next video in the series discuss?

• The legislative branch

• The electoral process

• The judicial branch

• The executive branch