Congress and Legislative Process Quiz

What are the formal qualifications for representatives and senators as listed in the constitution?

• Must be at least 35 years old for representatives and 40 years old for senators

• Must be at least 25 years old for representatives and 30 years old for senators

• Must be at least 30 years old for representatives and 35 years old for senators

• Must be at least 21 years old for representatives and 25 years old for senators

Which of the following accurately describes the election process for representatives and senators?

• Representatives and senators are both elected by popular vote

• Representatives are elected by popular vote, while senators are appointed by state governors

• Representatives are appointed by state legislatures, while senators are elected by popular vote

• Representatives are elected by popular vote, while senators are appointed by the President

How do the terms of office for representatives and senators compare?

• Representatives serve 8-year terms, while senators serve 4-year terms

• Representatives serve 2-year terms, while senators serve 6-year terms

• Representatives serve 4-year terms, while senators serve 8-year terms

• Representatives serve 6-year terms, while senators serve 2-year terms

What are the powers of each chamber of Congress?

• The House of Representatives has the power to try impeachments, while the Senate has the power to impeach

• The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, while the Senate has the power to try impeachments

• Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power to impeach and try impeachments

• Neither the House of Representatives nor the Senate have the power to impeach or try impeachments

Which of the following accurately describes the steps in the legislative process?

• Introduction, presidential approval, committee review, floor debate

• Introduction, presidential approval, floor debate, committee review

• Introduction, floor debate, committee review, presidential approval

• Introduction, committee review, floor debate, presidential approval

What are the functions of various leadership positions within the legislature?

• Leadership positions are responsible for representing their constituents

• Leadership positions are responsible for interpreting the constitution

• Leadership positions are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations

• Leadership positions are responsible for proposing and drafting legislation

What are the functions of various committees within the legislature?

• Committees are responsible for proposing and drafting legislation

• Committees are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations

• Committees are responsible for representing their constituents

• Committees are responsible for interpreting the constitution

What is the minimum age requirement to be a representative?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 21 years old

What is the minimum age requirement to be a senator?

• 35 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 21 years old

How are representatives elected?

• By popular vote

• Appointed by the President

• Appointed by state legislatures

• Appointed by state governors