U.S. Congress Quiz

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 500

• 435

• 200

• 100

What is the total number of senators in the Senate?

• 75

• 50

• 100

• 90

Who presides over the impeachment trial if it's the President who's been impeached?

• The Vice President

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

Where do all bills for raising revenue originate according to the Constitution?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

What power does the Senate have in relation to treaties?

• Amend treaties

• Veto treaties

• Ratify treaties

• Negotiate treaties

What is the term length for a Senator?

• 10 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 4 years

What is the main reason for giving the House of Representatives the power of impeachment?

• To hold trials for federal officials

• To remove the President from office

• To bring officials to trial

• To decide presidential elections

Why were Senators expected to be older than Representatives according to the Constitution?

• To be more experienced

• To be more obedient

• To be more energetic

• To be more aggressive

What is the main reason for dividing the legislature and giving the two houses power?

• To centralize government power

• To increase government power

• To limit government power

• To eliminate government power