Question

what congress does
use page 18 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the blank.

1. the main job of congress is

a. making laws
b. helping constituents
c. watching over government agencies
d. all of the above

1. the legislative branch is made up of

a. congress
b. the president
c. the supreme court
d. all of the above

1. congress the laws.

a. carries out
b. interprets
c. makes
d. breaks

1. if congress thinks something is going wrong in a it will start an investigation.

a. private business
b. school
c. government agency
d. none of the above

1. members of congress vote based on

a. what their constituents want
b. which political party they support
c. personal beliefs
d. all of the above

Explanation:

1. Congress has multiple functions including law - making, helping constituents, and overseeing government agencies.
2. The legislative branch in the US is Congress. The President is part of the executive branch and the Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch.
3. Congress is responsible for making laws. The executive branch carries out laws and the judicial branch interprets them.
4. Congress can start investigations into government agencies if it suspects something is wrong.
5. Members of Congress may vote based on what their constituents want, their political party affiliation, and personal beliefs.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. A. Congress
3. C. makes
4. C. government agency
5. D. all of the above