Congress notes quiz

What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

Which of the following is a power exclusive to the House of Representatives?

• Declare war

• Confirm appointments

• Originate revenue bills

• Regulate trade

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected to the House of Representatives?

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

Explain the term "bicameral legislature" in the context of the U.S. Congress.

• A single legislative body

• Two houses in Congress

• A system with three branches

• A legislative body with no divisions

What is the significance of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives?

• It confirms presidential appointments

• It determines the length and timing of debates

• It declares war

• It collects taxes

Analyze why the House of Representatives is considered more centralized with strong leadership.

• Because it has fewer members

• Due to the presence of the Rules Committee and strong leadership roles

• Because it has the power to declare war

• Due to its role in confirming appointments

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

• To declare war

• To lead the Senate

• To preside over the House of Representatives

• To confirm judicial appointments

Identify the current Speaker of the House from the options below.

• Nancy Pelosi

• Kevin McCarthy

• Mike Johnson

• Steve Scalise

Discuss the process of reapportionment in the House of Representatives.

• It occurs every 5 years

• It is based on the population of each state

• It is determined by the Senate

• It is a fixed number for each state

Evaluate the impact of the House's sole power of impeachment on the balance of power in the U.S. government.

• It gives the House control over the judiciary

• It allows the House to check the executive branch

• It limits the power of the Senate

• It has no significant impact