Chapter 5: Lawmaking Process

How many years does a term last in the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

How old do you have to be to run for the House of Representatives?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

A constituency is a

• Group of senators

• Group of representatives

• Civics Class

• Group of people being represented

The constituency of someone in the House of Representatives is

• Usually small

• Usually large

How many years does a term in the Senate last?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

How often are elections in the Senate?

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

• Every year

• Every 2 years

How much of the Senate has to be up for reelection each election?

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 1/3

• 1/4

How old do you have to be to run for the Senate?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

The constituency of a senator is

• Usually large

• Usually small

A private meeting where political parties decide their issues and strategies.

• Primary

• Congress

• Caucus

• Civics Class