Legislative Branch Quiz

How many Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 500

How many Representatives are there?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 500

How many years is a Senate Term

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many years is a Representative's Term?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which of the following people could run for senate?

• Mary is 45, lives in South Carolina, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in Ireland.

• Sarah is 35, lives in California, and has lived there for the past 5 years. She was born in Michigan.

• John is 25, lives in Arizona, and has lived there for the past 4 years. He was born in Mexico.

• Mark is 30, was born and raised in New York, and recently moved to California.

The Majority and Minority Leaders are roles in the...

• Senate

• Cabinet

• House of Representatives

• Committees

Which of the following can run for a House of Representatives seat?

• Mary is 25, lives in South Carolina, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in New Hampshire.

• Jenna is 45, lives in New Mexico, and has lived there for the past 10 years. She was born in Wales

• John is 20, lives in Vermont, and has lived there for the past year. He was born in Michigan.

• Sarah is 55, lives in Michigan and has lived there for the past 7 years. She was born in California.

The Speaker of the House is a position in...

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Cabinet

• Congressional Committees

Who can "veto" a bill?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House

Congress is known as a "Bicameral", what does that mean?

• Two people

• Two houses

• Two cameras (looks)

• Two camels