Intro to Congress Quiz

When does each term of Congress start?

• January 1st of odd numbered years

• January 3rd of odd numbered years

• January 1st of even numbered years

• January 3rd of even numbered years

What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 7 years, legal resident of the state that elects them

• 30 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 9 years, resident of the state where they are elected

• 18 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 5 years, legal resident of the state that elects them

• 21 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 10 years, resident of the state where they are elected

How long is a term of office for a House member?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

How is representation in the House determined?

• By the number of Senators from each state

• By the population of each state

• By the number of Representatives from each state

• By the number of Governors from each state

What is redistricting?

• The process of setting up new district lines after reapportionment

• The process of electing new members of Congress

• The process of impeaching a member of Congress

• The process of passing new laws in Congress

What is gerrymandering?

• The process of drawing district boundaries to gain an advantage in the election

• The process of dividing an opponent's voters into other districts

• The process of packing as many opposing party's voters as possible into a district

• The process of redrawing district lines after reapportionment

What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate?

• 25 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 7 years, legal resident of the state that elects them

• 30 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 9 years, resident of the state where they are elected

• 18 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 5 years, legal resident of the state that elects them

• 21 years old, citizen of the U.S. for 10 years, resident of the state where they are elected