Legislative Branch

Congress is bicameral. This house in Congress representation is based on the population of each state.

Congress is bicameral. This house in Congress representation is equal for each state.

How long is a senator's term?

• 2 years

• 8 years
• 6 years
• 4 years

How long is a House of Representative member's term in office?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 10 years
• 2 years

How many Senators does each state get?

• 1
• 2
• Depends on population.

• 5

What is the age requirement to be in the House of Representatives?

• 18
• 30
• 21
• 25

What is the age requirement to be in the Senate?

• 25
• 40
• 30
• 18

What are the residency requirements to be in the House of Representatives?

• To be a resident of the state from which they are elected
• To have lived in the United States for at least 7 years.

• To be a natural-born citizen
• To have lived in the United States for at least 9 years.

What are the residency requirements to be in the Senate?

• To be a resident of the state from which they are elected
• To have lived in the United States for at least 7 years.

• To be a natural-born citizen
• To have lived in the United States for at least 9 years.

How many total seats are in the House of Representatives?

• 100
• 435
• 50
• 200