Legislative Branch review

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a person to become a member of the House of Representatives?

• Must be 25 years old.

• Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.

• Must be a resident of the state in which he/she is running

• Must have a college degree

Which is NOT a qualification to run for the U.S. Senate?

• You must be a natural-born U.S. citizen

• Must be 30 years old

• Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

• You must be a resident of the state in which you are running

Jonas  is 35 years old and wants to run for the US Senate in Georgia and has been a U.S citizen all his life. He currently lives in Yatesville.. Can Jonas run for office?

• Yes, he is over 30 years old.

• Yes, he has been a citizen for over 9 years.

• No, he doesn't live in the state.

• Yes, he lives in the state.

Travis  is 26 years old and wants to run for  District 3 in the House of Representatives for Georgia and has been a U.S citizen for 7 years. He currently lives in Upson County. Can Travis run for office?

• No, he isn't over 30 years old.

• Yes, he meets all qualifications.

• No, he doesn't live in the district.

• No, people who are named are not allowed to run for office.

A state's representation in the U.S. Senate is based on

• All states being represented equally

• The population of the state

• The Electoral votes of the state

• The size of the major cities

Which issue was dealt with by the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• Popular election of U.S. Senators

• Giving women the right to vote

• Term limits for the office of President

• Changes to the Electoral College

Congressional apportionment has MOST to do with

• Giving political power to voters.

• Determining funding for the counties.

• Making sure taxes are collected in every county.

• Making sure the population is even across the state.

What is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

What is one reason why incumbents (people who hold an elected office) tend to get reelected so much?

• People think they are stylish.

• Incumbents are able to say what they will do if elected.

• Incumbents have the benefit of name recognition and a track record to show how they vote.

• People are afraid of change in the House of Representatives and want things to stay the same.

What is the term of office for a U.S. Representative?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime