Quiz on the House of Representatives and Senate

What age do you need to be to become a House member?

• 25 years old.

• 30 years old.

• 35 years old.

• 40 years old.

What is membership in the House of Representatives based on?

• Population of each state.

• Geographical size of each state.

• Date of statehood.

• Economic output of each state.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 435 members.

• 400 members.

• 500 members.

• 350 members.

What age do you need to be to be a senator?

• 25 years old.

• 30 years old.

• 35 years old.

• 40 years old.

How long do senators serve?

• 6 years.

• 4 years.

• 2 years.

• 8 years.

What is the main job of Congress?

• To make laws.

• To enforce laws.

• To interpret laws.

• To conduct foreign policy.

What power does Congress have when it comes to the military?

• Declare war and fund the military.

• Appoint military generals.

• Negotiate peace treaties.

• Command the armed forces directly.

How many parts/houses are there in the legislative branch?

• Two houses (bicameral).

• One house (unicameral).

• Three houses (tricameral).

• Four houses (quadricameral).

How many senators does each state get?

• Two senators.

• One senator.

• Three senators.

• Four senators.

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?

• By population.

• By equal representation for each state.

• By the number of senators.

• By the size of the state.