Legislative Branch

A person running for the House of Representatives has to be

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is the

• the President

• Majority leader

• Speaker of the House

• Majority whip

A person running for the US Senate has to be

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

What is the present membership of the US House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

What is the present membership of the US Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

Congress is referred to as a bicameral body because it has

• 3 branches

• 2 parts

• equal representation

• one branch

Each state has how many Senators?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 3

How long is the term for members of the US House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The legislative branch was established by Article ___ of the Constitution

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for members of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• citizen of the US for at least 7 years

• college degree

• live in the state they are elected from