Video Quiz- CONGRESS: The Senate & the House of Representatives

What type of legislature is the United States Congress?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Multicameral

In the Senate, how many representatives does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the structure of the United States Congress?

• Single house

• Two houses

• Three houses

• Four houses

How long is the term for a U.S. senator?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

How many senators does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the purpose of having senators serve six-year terms?

• To allow for more frequent elections

• To ensure quick decision-making

• To provide stability and continuity

• To increase public influence

What is guaranteed to every state, no matter how small?

• At least two senators

• At least one representative

• Equal funding

• A governor

What happens to the seats in the House based on census data?

• They are permanently fixed

• They are reappointed to reflect the current population

• They are reduced by half

• They are increased by 10%

What is the term length for representatives mentioned in the text?

• Four years

• Two years

• Six years

• One year

Why are representatives closer to the issues that people in their districts care about?

• They represent the entire state

• They represent a portion of the state

• They have more power than senators

• They serve longer terms