U.S. Congress Structure and Functions

The video provides an overview of the United States Congress, its structure, and its role in the federal government. It explains the bicameral nature of Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and details the legislative process, including how laws are made. The video also covers the special duties and powers of Congress, the leadership roles within each chamber, and the checks and balances system. Key legislative terms are defined, and the purpose of Congress in representing the citizens is highlighted.

What is the primary function of the United States Congress?

• To execute laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

How many chambers make up the U.S. Congress?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

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

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 25 years

• 35 years

Which chamber of Congress is responsible for initiating tax bills?

• Both chambers

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Neither chamber

Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?

• Vetoing bills

• Granting pardons

• Declaring war

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

Who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President pro tempore

• The Majority Leader

• The Chief Justice

What role does the Speaker of the House play in the presidential line of succession?

• Second in line

• First in line

• Fourth in line

• Third in line

What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• Presidential approval

• House proposal

• Senate debate

• Committee review

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is automatically discarded

• Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• The bill becomes law after 10 days

• The bill is sent back to the committee

If Congress is in session and the President ignores a bill, what happens after 10 days?

• The bill is vetoed

• The bill is returned to Congress

• The bill becomes law

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court