American Government Institutions Review

Where in the Constitution do you find the Legislative Branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? 

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House? 

• representation is equal for each state

• population

• States can have as many delegates as they wish, but each state receives just one vote.

How many members are there in the House?

• 50

• 100

• 275

• 435

Who is the leader of the House and how is that person chosen?

• Speaker of the House; by a vote of the members

• Vice President; by the President

• President of the House; by the majority leader

How long is a term for a member of the Senate?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?

• 200; equal representation (4 senators per state)

• 100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)

• 150; population

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.

Who can "veto" a bill?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House