A.P. House of Representatives and Senate Quiz

What are two exclusive powers/duties of the House of Representatives?

• electoral and trying impeachment

• bringing up charges of impeachment and initiating all revenue bills

• choosing the Vice President if no electoral college majority and trying the impeachment of the President

• choosing the President if no electoral college majority and approval of presidential appointments

What is the total number of senators up for reelection every two years?

• 100%

• 50%

• 33 1/3 %

• 25%

All of the following are reasons the Senate is more prestigious than the House of Representatives except:

• a senator's term is longer

• requirements to be a senator are stricter

• fewer in number

• more representative of the people in the state

A member serving in the House of Representatives serves in a ____________________________.

• state

• ward

• district

• precinct

The presiding officer of the Senate is the

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

• Speaker

• Senate Majority Leader

All of the following are constitutional requirements for a person wishing to run for the House of Representatives except

• natural born citizen

• 25 years of age

• citizen for 7 years

• reside in the district he/she represents

All of the following are exclusive powers/duties of the Senate except

• holding the trial for impeachment

• establishing rules for the initiation of revenue bills

• choosing the vice president if no electoral college majority is attained

• confirming all presidential appointments

All of the following are qualifications for a person wishing to become a Senator except

• must have served in the House for at least 4 years

• 30 years of age

• 9 years a citizen of the U.S.

• live within the state representing

One hundred percent of the members of the House of Representatives are up for reelection every _______ years.

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What is the importance of the Census when it relates to the House of Representatives?

• The Constitution provides for a census every ten years in order to reapportion seats fairly.

• The Constitution provides for a census every 20 years in order to get an accurate count of the population.

• The Constitution uses the Census to determine the number of Senators that each state should have.

• The Constitution establishes a Census to distribute the seats in the House of Representatives.