Legislative Branch Quiz

Which word below means "(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers"?

• Legislative

• Bicameral

• Gerrymandering

• Reapportionment

Which of the words below means "the redistribution of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives based on changes in population"?

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

• Gerrymandering

• Bicameral

Which Federalist Paper said "...a large republic will help control factions because when more representatives are elected, there will be a greater number of opinions"?

• Federalist 10

• Federalist 78

• Federalist 80

• Federalist 76

Which branch of Congress was meant to be a reflection of the views and interests of the people?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How many Senators does Congress have?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 453

Below are the list of qualifications for which Congress member?

-25+ years old

-US citizen for 7+ years 

-Resident of the state the House member represents

• Senate

• House of Rep.

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• Every 2 years, even number years

• Every 4 years, even number years

• Every 2 years, odd number years

• Every 4 years, odd number years

True or False: Senators have a term limit of two terms.

• True

• False

Below is a list of qualifications for which house of Congress?

-30+ years old

-Citizen of the US for 9+ years

-Legal resident of the state they represent

• Senate

• House of Rep.

How often are Senators up for re-election?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• They are in for life w/o re-election