Congress and the Legislative Branch
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This Congress and the Legislative Branch page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards, notes, flowcharts and slides, from Congress vocabulary and committees to how a bill becomes a law and congressional elections. It's built for school students, university students and professional candidates revising or filling gaps, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 370 resources here, including more than 30 quizzes, over 220 mind maps and over 80 flashcard decks, with AP and A-level references. Pick a topic, try a quiz, then build your own.
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- Structure of Congress57
- Congressional Elections and Incumbency26
- Congressional Membership and Representation26
- Powers and Functions of Congress23
- Congressional Leadership35
- Congressional Committees31
- Congressional Behavior and Voting16
- How a Bill Becomes a Law64
- Congressional Oversight and Checks and Balances13
- Sources of Law7
Top Congress and the Legislative Branch resources
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104 questionsCongress Test 2/8 Which demographic group is the most underrepresented in Congress?
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26 questionsch11 1-26 If the Rules Committee applies the "closed rule" to a bill,
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26 cardsCongress Vocabulary My Congress Vocabulary
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23 questionsch11 26-xx In initiating broad legislative proposals, the president enjoys all the following advantages over Congress ...
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26 cardsCongress Vocabulary Congress Vocabulary for civics
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26 cardsCongress Vocab Vocab words
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Flowchart How a Bill Becomes a Law Flow Chart
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12 questionsLawmaking Process Influences What does PAC stand for?
Quizzes
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104 questionsCongress Test 2/8 Which demographic group is the most underrepresented in Congress?
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26 questionsch11 1-26 If the Rules Committee applies the "closed rule" to a bill,
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23 questionsch11 26-xx In initiating broad legislative proposals, the president enjoys all the following advantages over Congress ...
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12 questionsLawmaking Process Influences What does PAC stand for?
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50 questionsmidterm for federal government In general, members of the House seek committee assignments that will
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66 questionsCh 11 LS Which of the following are duties of the Speaker of the House?
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46 questionsHonors government 10-12 Each state is represented according to population in which of the following?
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18 questionsLegislative Process (US + UK) Choose the best option to complete the picture:
Mind maps
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Legislative Branch
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Effectiveness of congress
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Unit 3 Gov: Legislative Branch
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The status and power of committees varies significantly – Discuss with reference to two political systems you have studied.
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(4) Congress Passing of bills, Committees
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congress- constitutional provision
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Congress: key terms
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26 cardsCongress Vocabulary My Congress Vocabulary
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26 cardsCongress Vocabulary Congress Vocabulary for civics
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26 cardsCongress Vocab Vocab words
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9 cardsCongressional elections Elections and voting;
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99 cardsAmerican Government Final Exam The 4 Functions of Legislature
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51 cardsTopic 2 - Legislative Branch - US Congress
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80 cardsMSU PLS 101 Yuhua Qiao unit 2
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92 cardsThe Legislative Branch
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The Legislative Process The Legislative Process7 stages:1st reading, committee stage, timetabling, 2nd reading, third reading, conference comm (optional), presidential action. To be successful, bills must pass through stages 1-5 and 7. The p...
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Structure and membership of Congress Structure of CongressCongress = bicameral (HoR and Senate). Some wanted the states to be equally represented in the leg and some wanted representation to be proportional to population, so reached a compromise (two-cha...
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Legislative Branch Congress represents: The nation as a whole (national interest) A constituency (state or congressional district) These two groups usually are in conflict. For example, something such as higher farm prices may benefit a...
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Congressional Committees
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The status and power of committees varies significantly – Discuss with reference to two political systems you have studied. - created from Mind Map Within the UK Parliament and the US Congress the status and power of committees varies significantly. In the UK Parliament, generally committees are not held in high regard. Furthermore they are usually bound to the w...
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Powers of Congress Powers of CongressLaid out in Article I Section 8 of the Const. Some are explicit e.g. 'to coin money', others are vague e.g. 'to provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States. Exclusive powe...
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Legislature Notes VOCABULARY: DIRECT DEMOCRACY- A GOVERNMENT BASED ON THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY- REPRESENTATIVE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE SENATE- UPPER HOUSE OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-LOWE...
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Leadership in Congress Leadership in CongressSpeaker of HoR, majority and minority leaders and standing comm chairs in both houses are the main leadership posts.The House speakerElected by the entire House membership at the start of each Co...
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About Congress and the Legislative Branch
GoConqr OriginalWhat the page covers
The resources follow the legislative branch from its structure to its everyday workings. The notes on the structure and membership of Congress explain why it is bicameral. Others cover powers, leadership, committees and an assessment of the legislative process. Flowcharts such as How a Bill Becomes a Law set out the steps from a bill being introduced to the Speaker of the House assigning it to a committee.
Where to start
- Begin with the flashcard deck Congress Vocabulary. It covers terms such as bicameral, constituents, gerrymander, Speaker of the House, party whips, standing committee and the seniority system.
- Read the notes on the structure and membership of Congress, then the notes on the legislative process.
- Follow the flowchart How a Bill Becomes a Law to see the stages in order.
- Move on to committees, leadership and oversight.
Using quizzes and maps together
Read a mind map first, such as Congressional Committees, Congressional Leadership or Oversight. Then test yourself. The quiz Lawmaking Process Influences asks what a PAC stands for and uses fill-in-the-blank questions. The chapter quizzes ask about the Rules Committee's closed rule, what congressional staffers spend their time on and how the president's advantages over Congress compare. Note which questions you miss, then go back to the matching map or notes.
Several maps look at incumbents, demographics in Congress and party, constituency and ideology. They are useful when a question asks why some candidates win congressional elections.
Exams and levels
Most resources suit school students, and some are aimed at university courses. The listed material mentions AP US Government, AP Government and A-level Politics. A few resources compare the US with other systems, including a Legislative Process quiz covering the US and UK, so check the title before you open one.
Where it fits
This unit sits in the US Government and Politics strand of Political science. Open a quiz or map that matches your next lesson, then make your own flashcards to fill any gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the Congress Vocabulary flashcard deck. It covers the core terms, including bicameral, constituents, gerrymander, Speaker of the House, party whips and the different kinds of committee. Once those feel familiar, the notes on the structure and membership of Congress make a sensible next step.
What do the mind maps cover?
The mind maps cover committees, leadership, oversight, the powers of Congress, incumbents, demographics in Congress and congressional elections. Others look at how laws are made, whether bills are difficult to pass and whether Congress is a broken branch. Many were made by students working in pairs.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Which exams do these resources suit?
The listed resources mention AP US Government, AP Government and A-level Politics. Some are written for university courses, so check the title and excerpt. Most of the material is at school level, with a smaller share aimed at university students.
How can I learn how a bill becomes a law?
Open the flowchart called How a Bill Becomes a Law. It runs from a member of Congress introducing a bill to the Speaker assigning it to a committee. The notes on the legislative process list the stages, and the Statue Creation Process mind map gives a second view.
What if the topic I need is missing?
Try a nearby title first, such as the committee, leadership or elections resources, since many cover overlapping ground. If nothing fits, you can build your own mind map, flashcards or quiz on the topic. The page also includes comparison material on the UK and Canada.