United States Government Quiz

How old must House members be to serve in the United States?

• At least 25 years old

• At least 30 years old

• At least 35 years old

• At least 20 years old

How many years must House members have been citizens to be eligible to serve?

• For seven years

• For nine years

• For ten years

• For five years

What is the term length for a Senator in the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following terms are synonyms for the Federal Legislature?

• Senate, Unicameral, House of Congress

• Senate, Bicameral, House of Representatives

• Senate, Legislative Chambers, House of Representatives

• Congress, House of Representatives, Executive Branch

Who is primarily responsible for drafting a bill in the United States?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress members

• State Governors

What is another name for an advocacy group?

• Interest Groups/Lobbyist

• Co-sponsor

• Sponsor

• Legislative Chamber

#3 True/False All bills introduced must include the entire suggested law must be written, the Sponsor and Co-Sponsors.

• True

• False

#4 True/False From what we already learned about our State Legislature, a bill that is introduced is pretty much the way it becomes law.

• True

• False

#5 True/False The head of the committee has a great deal of power to advance this bill or let it die in committee.

• True

• False

The term "ordering a bill reported" is used when a committee does what with a bill?

• Votes to reject the bill

• Votes to make amendments to the bill

• Votes in favor of the bill and reports it to the floor

• Votes to ignore the bill