Legislative Branch #1

How many years is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

The practice of drawing district boundaries to the political advantage of the party in power is called

• reapportionment

• redistricting

• gerrymandering

• fixing the seats

When a Senate seat becomes vacant, who normally has the right to appoint a replacement?

• Senate Majority Leader

• President Pro Temp

• Governor of the State

• President of the Senate

Why are each states' Representatives in the House of Representatives different?

• The House is based on population

• The Senate is based on population

• The House is equal for all states

How many people make up the House of Representatives?

• 435

• 100

• 535

• 537

How many years are Senators terms?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

What is the age requirement for those in the House of Representatives?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

What is the age requirement for those in the Senate?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

How long must someone in the House of Representatives be a citizen of the United States?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

• must be a naturalized citizen

How long must someone in the Senate be a citizen of the United States?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

• must be a naturalized citizen