The Legislative Branch Quiz

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 270

• 435

How many members are in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 270

• 435

Bicameralism means

• one house.

• two houses.

• three houses.

• none of these.

How many years does a representative serve in his term?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many years does a United States Senator serve as a term?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What are the qualifications for a person wishing to run for the House of Representatives? (Check all that apply)

• 25 years of age

• 7 years a United States citizen

• live in the district within the state

• hold a high school diploma

What qualifications must a person hold to be able to run for the United States Senate? (Click all that apply)

• Held a political position in a lower office

• Live in the state in which they are running

• Be 30 years of age

• Be a U.S. citizen for 9 years.

How many representatives are elected every 2 years?

• 50%

• 33 1/3%

• 25%

• 100%

How many senators are elected every two years?

• 25%

• 33 1/3%

• 50%

• 100%

Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

• Majority Leader