The Legislative Branch
Explore the structure, functions, and powers of the U.S. Legislative Branch with this Grade 12 civics worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the U.S. Legislative Branch.
1. Which of the following is NOT a power explicitly granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution?
To declare war
To establish post offices
To appoint Supreme Court justices
To coin money
2. The leader of the House of Representatives is called the:
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Leader
3. The U.S. Congress is a legislature, meaning it is divided into two chambers.
4. A bill must pass both the and the before it can be sent to the President.
5. The power to impeach federal officials, including the President, lies with the .
6. All revenue bills must originate in the Senate.
True
False
7. A filibuster can only occur in the House of Representatives.
True
False
8. Explain the concept of 'checks and balances' as it applies to the relationship between the Legislative Branch and the other branches of government.
9. Describe the primary differences in the roles and responsibilities of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
10. Observe the image below of the U.S. Capitol Building. In what ways does this building symbolize the functions and importance of the Legislative Branch in American democracy?
