The Legislative Branch
Explore the structure and functions of the U.S. Legislative Branch with this comprehensive Grade 7 social studies worksheet.
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The Legislative Branch
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government.
1. Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Government
2. What are the two houses that make up the U.S. Congress?
President and Vice President
Supreme Court and Federal Courts
House of Representatives and Senate
State Legislatures and Local Councils
3. The Legislative Branch is also known as .
4. Members of the House of Representatives serve a term of years.
5. A senator serves a term of years.
6. Every state has the same number of representatives in the House of Representatives.
True
False
7. The Vice President of the United States also serves as the President of the Senate.
True
False
8. What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
9. Briefly explain the concept of 'checks and balances' as it relates to the Legislative Branch.
The United States Capitol Building is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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