Legislative Branch 2021

Senators serve

• four-year terms

• six-year terms

• three-year terms.

• two-year terms.

The bicameral structure of Congress arose from

• an agreement made at the First Continental Congress.

• the attempt to model the U.S. government after that of Great Britain.

• a disagreement about representation at the Constitutional Convention.

• our federal form of government.

What determines congressional apportionment for each state?

• gerrymandering

• political parties

• population

• registered voters

Why are senators’ terms staggered?

• to control the size of the upper house

• to ease the burden on state election systems

• to prevent the Senate from gaining too much power

• to shield the Senate from sudden shifts in public opinion

Which section of the Constitution gives Congress its power?

• Article I, Section 8

• Article II, Section 4

• Article III, Section 1

• the Bill of Rights

Congress’s power to coin money is

• an elastic power.

• an enumerated power.

• an implied power.

• a nonlegislative power.

The Constitution gives Congress the right to impeach

• any member of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing.

• any official involved in serious wrongdoing.

• only federal judges.

• only the president.

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.

• be at least 30 years old.

• have been a U.S. citizen for fifteen years.

• have a law degree.

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

• every 2 years

• every 10 years

• every session

• every term