Unit 5 Quiz 1

1. What are the qualifications to serve as a U.S. Representative?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Live in the state they are running in

• Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

• all the above

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws
• Execute laws
• Interpret laws
• Enforce laws

Who elects a U.S Representatives?

• People from their state

• Members in Congress

• People from their cities

• People from their district

4. How long is the term in office for a U.S. Senator?

• 4. 2 years

• 4. 4 years

• 4. 6 years

• 4. 8 years

How long is the term in office for a Representative?

• 6 years
• 8 years

• 2 years
• 4 years

How did the 17th amendment affect the elections of senators?

• It allowed senators to be appointed by the President

• It allowed for the direct election of senators by the people of each state.

• It limited the number of senators per state

• It allowed senators to be elected by state legislatures

In the U.S. Congress, there are ​ (a)   senators and ​ (b)   representatives

• 100
• 435
• 535
• 50

What are the formal qualifications to be a U.S. Senator? (choose 3)

• 30 years old

• lived in state for 9 years

• resident of the state they represent

• 35 years old

What is gerrymandering?

• A term used to describe the process of counting votes
• A method of predicting election outcomes based on historical data
• The process of removing the president form office

• Manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.

Who are Georgia's Senators?

• Raphael Warnock

• Hershel Walker

• Jon Ossoff

• Brian Kemp