Search Header Logo
Understanding US Congressional Structure

Understanding US Congressional Structure

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Government

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

This lecture discusses the legislative branch of the US government, focusing on its structure, functions, and current political situation. It explains the bicameral system of Congress, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and their roles in representation, law-making, and oversight. The lecture also covers the principle of checks and balances, the election process, and the current divided state of Congress.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the primary missions of the US Congress?

To enforce laws

To appoint judges

To represent the people

To manage state budgets

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

Every 4 years

Every 6 years

Every 2 years

Every year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term length for a US Senator?

2 years

6 years

4 years

8 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Senators does each state have?

Four

One

Two

Three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference in representation between the House and the Senate?

The House represents states, the Senate represents people

The House represents people, the Senate represents states

Both represent states

Both represent people

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

The President Pro Tempore

The Speaker of the House

The Majority Leader

The Vice President

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

To break tie votes

To vote on all bills

To appoint Senators

To lead the Senate

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?