Article I Quiz

What are the Constitutional qualifications for a person to be sworn into the U.S. House? (Check all that apply).

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years

• Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years

• Must live in the district where they are running

What are the qualifications for some to be sworn in as a member of the U.S. Senate? (Check all that apply.)

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years

• Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years

• Must live in the state where they are running for office

Which body has the power of impeachment?

• The House

• The Senate

• A Joint Committee in the House and Senate

• The Supreme Court

Which body has the power to conduct an impeachment trial?

• The House

• The Senate

• A Joint Committee in the House and Senate

• The Supreme Court

The number of U.S. Representatives is apportioned among the states every _________ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 10

Judgment of Impeachment "extends no further than"...

• a fine of $100

• removal from office

• imprisonment up to 10 years

• loss of landed property

The only office in either legislative chamber mentioned by the Constitution is

• Speaker of the House

• Senate President Pro Temp.

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

The institution(s) that determine how and where elections are conducted is/are

• the U.S. House

• The President

• State Legislatures

• State Governors

Members of Congress are not allowed to (check all that apply):

• accept gifts (emoluments) from foreign leaders

• serve in the Executive Branch while also serving in Congress

• own a business

• own homes in more than one state

Rules for debate on bills, on the impeachment process, and on which committees are set up in each chamber are established

• by each legislative chamber (the House & the Senate, respectively)

• Article I of the Constitution

• The Federal Courts

• State legislatures