The Legislative Branch

How long of a term do members of the House of Representatives serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How long of a term do Senators serve?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

Which of the following is a qualification to be a member of senate?

• 30 years old

• citizen for 9 years

• a resident of the state they want to represent

• all of the above

Why did the framers establish Congress as a bicameral legislature? 

• so the president could play one against the other

• to maintain a balance of power by ensuring each house can check the other

• to stop Senators and Representatives nonstop arguments

• to create a government with absolute power

Who is the President of the Senate?

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• Vice President

• President

What are 3 powers only the Senate can do?

• Impeach, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Start money Bills, approve treaties, approve appointments
• Start money Bills, approve treaties, impeach

What are 3 powers only the House of Representatives can do?

• Impeach, approve treaties, approve appointments

• Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments

• Start money Bills, approve treaties, approve appointments

• Start money Bills, elect the president if an electoral tie, impeach

Who is the president of the Senate and casts tie breaking votes when needed?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Majority Whip

• Chief Justice

Who (of the following) is a California Senator?

• Diane Feinstein

• Barbara Boxer

• Hillary Clinton

• Tammy Duckworth

Who (of the following) is a California Senator?

• Pete Wilson

• Bernie Sanders

• Alex Padilla

• John Seymour