US Congress Quiz

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• None of the above

Only the ______________ has the constitutional power to declare war.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Commander in Chief

Congressional sessions of the House and Senate occur at the

• White House

• Washington Monument

• Federal Reserve Building

• Capitol Building

The Senate is composed of how many Senators from each State?

• One Senator

• Two Senators

• Three Senators

• Four Senators

Who are California's two Senators?

• Kamala Harris & Dianne Feinstein

• Kamala Harris & Alex Padilla

• Dianne Feinstein & Barbara Boxer

• Dianne Feinstein & Alex Padilla

How many total members of Congress are there?

• 100

• 435

• 535

• 635

The idea that governmental power in a democracy ultimately belongs to the people is known as

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks & Balances

• None of the above

Who is the Speaker of the House?

• Kevin McCarthy

• Nancy Pelosi

• Mitch McConnell

• Chuck Schumer

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Commander in Chief

What is the length of a term in Congress?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years