Quiz on the United States Congress

What is the upper house of the United States Congress called?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Parliament

• Assembly

Who are the members of the Senate called?

• Senators

• Congreemen

  Congresswomen

• Governors

• Ministers

What is the term used to describe a two-house legislature?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Multicameral

• Tricameral

In which house of Congress are members called Representatives?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

What is the main purpose of the Great Compromise?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a unicameral legislature

• To ensure fair representation

• To abolish taxes

What is the minimum number of representatives each state can have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many years must a Congressman have been a U.S. citizen?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

How old must a person be to hold office as a U.S. Senator?

• At least 25 years old

• At least 30 years old

• At least 35 years old

• At least 40 years old

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to hold office as a U.S. Senator?

• Be at least 30 years old

• Live in the state in which they are elected

• Have a college degree

• Been a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

How many Representaives serve in the House?

• 100

• 200

• 435

• 50