American Government Quiz

How many houses does Congress, the legislative body of the American government, consist of?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are the two houses of Congress called?

• The Senate and the House of Lords

• The House of Commons and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the House of Lords

What is the term used to describe the period of time when Congress assembles and meets to conduct business?

• Special Sessions

• Sessions

• Conferences

• Summits

What are Special Sessions in the context of the legislative body?

• Regularly scheduled meetings of Congress

• Periods when Congress does not meet

• Meetings when Congress is gathered to address an emergency

• Sessions dedicated to ceremonial purposes

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to serve as a Representative in the House of Representatives?

• 75 years old

• 55 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

How long is the term for a Representative in the House of Representatives?

• One-year term

• Two-year term

• Four-year term

• Six-year term

How many years must a Representative have been a U.S. citizen before being elected?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

Aside from the Representatives, how many delegates are there that represent the District of Columbia (D.C.) and U.S. territories?

• Three delegates

• Four delegates

• Five delegates

• Nine delegates

On what basis is the number of Representatives per state determined in the House of Representatives?

• The size of the state's territory

• The state's economic status

• The state's population

• The number of political parties in the state

How many House of Representative seats are divided between the states based on the most recent census data?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 50