Congressional Membership Quiz

What is the term length for members of the Senate?

• 10 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

What is the maximum number of representatives in the House of Representatives?

• 450

• 400

• 425

• 435

What is the main benefit of being a member of Congress according to the 27th Amendment?

• Access to medical clinic

• Setting their own salary

• Access to gym

• Free stationery & postage

What is the process of assigning representation based on population after every census called?

• Gerrymandering

• Census

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

How often is the census taken to determine the number of representatives in the House of Representatives?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What is the main characteristic of the 117th Congress in terms of demographics?

• Majority are middle-aged men

• Majority are women

• Majority are lawyers

• Greater variety of races and ethnicities

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

• Legal resident of the state that elects them

• Elected from districts

• Citizen of the US for at least 7 years

• 30 years old

What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What is the process of drawing district lines after reapportionment is complete called?

• Reapportionment

• Census

• Redistricting

• Gerrymandering

What is the term length for members of Congress?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years