The Legislative Branch

How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?

• every term

• every 10 years

• every session

• every 6 years

Representatives serve

• 2 year terms

• 8 year terms

• 4 year terms

• 12 year terms

The elastic clause allows Congress to

• make temporary treaties with foreign countries

• regulate trade between states

• stretch its powers to meet new needs

• tax U.S. citizens in times of economics crisis

How many senators are there?

• 52

• 100

• 155

• 232

Senators serve

• 2 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 44 years terms

• 8.5 year terms

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

• majority vote

• three-quarters vote

• two-thirds vote

• unanimous vote

To run for senator, you must

• be at least 25 years old

• have been a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years

• be at least 30 years old

• have a law degree

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 235

• 335

• 435

• 535

The majority party is

• the political party with the best ideas

• the political party with the fewest members in either house

• the political party with the most ideas in either house

• the political party with the most members in either house

The _____(fill in blank)____ is the leader of the Senate, but can only vote in the event of a tie.

• joint committee

• speaker of the house

• vice president

• president pro tempore