US Constitution and Congress Quiz

How is membership in the House of Representatives decided?

• Elected from local districts in each state

• Appointed by the President

• Elected from an entire state

• Chosen by the Senate

What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 35 years old

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

Who approves presidential treaties?

• Both House and Senate

• Senate

• President Pro Tempore

• House of Representatives

What is the term of office for a member of the Senate?

• 8 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Senate?

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

How are bills dealing with money handled in the House of Representatives?

• Approved by the President

• Approved by the Senate

• Must start in the Senate

• Must start in the House of Representatives

What is the purpose of a filibuster in the Senate?

• To pass a bill without debate

• To talk a bill to death

• To end a debate

• To approve bills quickly

What is the role of a conference committee in the legislative process?

• To work out differences in bill versions from the two houses

• To impeach government officials

• To introduce bills to the Senate

• To approve presidential treaties

What are the types of congressional sessions?

• Regular session and Special session

• Regular session, Special session, and Select session

• Special session and Joint session

• Regular session, Special session, and Joint session