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The Legislative Branch Worksheet

An 8th-grade social studies worksheet covering the structure, powers, and functions of the U.S. Legislative Branch.

Grade 8 Social studies Civics & GovernmentThe Legislative Branch
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SS.8.C.1.3SS.8.C.2.2Social StudiesCivicsGovernmentLegislative BranchCongress
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The Legislative Branch: Congress at Work

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet tests your knowledge of the U.S. Legislative Branch.

1. Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?

a

Article I

b

Article II

c

Article III

d

Article IV

2. How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?

a

One

b

Two

c

Based on population

d

Three

3. The Legislative Branch is primarily responsible for   the laws of the United States.

4. The leader of the House of Representatives is called the  .

5. A bill can become a law without the President's signature.

T

True

F

False

6. Impeachment charges against a federal official are initiated in the Senate.

T

True

F

False

7. What are the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, and how is representation determined in each?

8. The image below shows the U.S. Capitol Building, where the Legislative Branch meets. What is one main function performed within this building?

U.S. Capitol Building