Legislative Branch 5.1 (Standard 8a-e)

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 535

What is the minimum age requirement for a Representative according to the Constitution?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 21 years

How many years must a Senator have been a citizen of the United States before being elected?

• 7 years

• 9 years

• 14 years

• 5 years

Senators are elected for how many years?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every year

What is the minimum age requirement for a Senator according to the Constitution?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 21 years

According to the Constitution, how is the number of Senators per state determined?

• Two Senators from each state

• Senators are based on the population of the state

• One Senator per state

• Three Senators from each state

What fraction of the Senate is up for election every two years?

• One-half

• One-third

• One-fourth

• One-sixth

What did the 17th amendment change about the election of senators?

• It allowed senators to be elected by a national vote.

• It required senators to be elected by the state legislatures.

• It allowed senators to be elected directly by the people.

• It increased the number of senators per state.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 535

• 50