Legislative Branch

Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of democracy?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Persia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of representative democracy?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Persia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

Which statement below is an example of a representative democracy?

• Every four years this country goes to the polls to vote for officials to serve in the government. The job of these officials is to make decisions that are in the best interests of the people.

• Anytime this country needs to make a decision, they allow all eligible citizens to become part of the decision making process and vote. This allows all eligible citizens to participate directly in the government.

Which statement below is an example of a direct democracy?

• Every four years this country goes to the polls to vote for officials to serve in the government. The job of these officials is to make decisions that are in the best interests of the people.

• Anytime this country needs to make a decision, they allow all eligible citizens to become part of the decision making process and vote. This allows all eligible citizens to participate directly in the government.

How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

• 100

• 435

• 320

• 265

How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

• Equality

• How big the state is

• The state's population

• The President picks

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

• Life

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Jack is considering a run for the House of Representatives. He is a US Citizen by birth. How old must he be?

• 25

• 35

• 30

• 21

How many members are in the Senate?

• 50

• 435

• 100

• 310

How is the number of Senators in the Senate determined?

• Population of the state

• Equality

• President picks

• A prescient set by congresses in the past