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What is the primary function of the United States Congress?

Overseeing the work of the President

Representing the needs of individual states

Creating federal laws for the entire country (correct)

Advising the judicial branch

Which branch of government is Congress a part of?

Executive branch

Legislative branch (correct)

Administrative branch

Judicial branch

How many chambers make up the United States Congress?

Four chambers

Two chambers (correct)

One chamber

Three chambers

Where can all the instructions for Congress be found?

Article I of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Congress in creating laws?

Reflecting the needs and wants of United States citizens Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the United States Congress has the power to approve presidential appointments?

The Senate Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum age requirements for individuals seeking to become Senators in the United States?

At least 30 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the United States Congress must initiate bills that deal with raising money?

The House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

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

Six years Signup and view all the answers

In which chamber of the United States Congress can a bill start, except for tax bills which have special rules?

Both the Senate and the House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the powers that Congress has that the other branches and individual states do not have?

Enumerated powers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the powers of Congress in the Constitution?

Conduct foreign policy negotiations Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the number of powers listed for Congress in the Constitution?

Between 17 and 35 Signup and view all the answers