Lawmakers & Legislatures Review

What do we call lawmaking bodies?

• Legislators

• Legislatures

• Constituents

• Departments

What do we call the people lawmakers are accountable to?

• Constituents

• Legislators

• Legislatures

• Executives

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

• 20

• 25

• 28

• 30

Which of the following is an informal qualification to be a member of Congress?

• College Degree

• Hospitality Background

• Community Service

• At least 30 years old

What event affects representation in the House?

• Census

• Election

• Commission

• Delegation

How many representatives are there for Nevada in the House of Reps?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a reason incumbents often get re-elected?

• Higher name recognition

• Resources of the office

• Concrete achievements

• College Degree

How is representation determined in the House?

• Population

• Equal among states

How many Senators are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 425

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

• Mitch McConnell