U.S. Congress

This type of Congressional Committee is permanent and meets every session of Congress

• Select

• Joint

• Standing

• Conference

How long are terms for members in the House of Representatives?

• 2 yrs

• 6 yrs

• 4 yrs

• Life terms

How long are terms for Senators?

• 4 yrs

• 2 yrs

• 6 yrs

• Life terms

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 1,500

• 9

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 600

• 9

Members in the House of Representatives have to be at least ______ yrs old.

• 18

• 25

• 30

• 45

Members in the Senate have to be at least ____ yrs old.

• 30

• 45

• 18

• 25

Senators have to be a citizen of the U.S. for at least ____ yrs.

• 9

• 7

• 15

• 2

Members in the House of Representatives have to be a U.S. citizen for at least ____ yrs.

• 7

• 9

• 15

• 6

Members in Congress must be residents of the state they represent.

• True

• False