Congress

Front

Jessalyn is 24 years old, a U.S. Citizen, enrolled in Law School, and has lived in North Carolina for 10 years. Can she be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

Back

Neither

Answer explanation

Jessalyn cannot be a Senator or Representative because she does not meet the age requirement. Senators must be at least 30 years old, and Representatives must be at least 25. Therefore, the correct answer is neither.

Front

Term of office is 6 years, with 1/3 of its members up for reelection every 2 years

Back

Senate

Answer explanation

The Senate has a term of office of 6 years, with 1/3 of its members up for reelection every 2 years. This structure is unique to the Senate, making it the correct answer.

Front

Which legislative body has 100 total members?

Back

Senate (alone)

Answer explanation

The Senate has 100 members, with each state represented by two senators. The House of Representatives has 435 members, so the correct answer is the Senate (alone).

Front

435 total members

Back

House of Representatives (alone)

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives has 435 total members, while the Senate has 100. Therefore, the correct answer is the House of Representatives (alone), as it is the only chamber with 435 members.

Front

Representation is based on a state's population.

Back

House of Representatives

Answer explanation

Representation in the House of Representatives is based on a state's population, with seats allocated according to population size. In contrast, the Senate has equal representation with two senators per state, regardless of population.

Front

Representation is equal for all states

Back

Senate (alone)

Answer explanation

In the Senate, each state is represented equally with two senators, regardless of population. This contrasts with the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, making the Senate the correct choice.

Front

Serves as the jury during impeachment process

Back

Senate (alone)

Answer explanation

The Senate serves as the jury during the impeachment process, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, but the Senate conducts the trial and makes the final decision.

Front

Emily is 36 years old and was born in the U.S. She has graduated from Harvard Law School and has resided in California for 15 years. Can Emily be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

Back

Both

Answer explanation

Emily meets the age requirement (at least 30) and citizenship requirement (born in the U.S.) for both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Therefore, she is eligible to serve as both a Senator and a Representative.

Front

Can Mathew be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither? Mathew is 27 years old, is a U.S. citizen, and has lived in Texas for 10 years.

Back

Representative

Answer explanation

Mathew, at 27, meets the age requirement for a Representative (25 years) but not for a Senator (30 years). He is a U.S. citizen and has lived in Texas for 10 years, fulfilling the residency requirement for both positions.

Front

Who serves in the absence of the VP?

Back

Senate

Answer explanation

The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate serves in the absence of the Vice President, making the correct answer the Senate. In contrast, the House does not have a Pro-Tempore position.