Quiz on Congress and Democracy

Why is the lawmaking function of Congress central to democracy?

• It is the means in which the public’s ideas become public policy (laws)

• It allows Congress to control the economy

• It ensures the President's power is limited

• It provides a platform for international relations

What are the requirements to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old, Live in the U.S. for 7 years as a citizen, Live in the state you are representing

• 30 years old, Live in the U.S. for 9 years as a citizen, Live in the state you are representing

• 35 years old, Live in the U.S. for 14 years as a citizen, Live in any state

• 21 years old, Live in the U.S. for 5 years as a citizen, Live in the state you are representing

What are the requirements to serve in the Senate?

• 30 years old, Live in the U.S. for 9 years as a citizen, Live in state

• 25 years old, Live in the U.S. for 7 years as a citizen, Live in state

• 35 years old, Live in the U.S. for 14 years as a citizen, Live in any state

• 21 years old, Live in the U.S. for 5 years as a citizen, Live in state

What is the difference between a session and a term?

• Term=2 years, 2 sessions per term-1 year each

• Term=4 years, 1 session per term-2 years each

• Term=6 years, 3 sessions per term-2 years each

• Term=1 year, 1 session per term-1 year each

How many Representatives and Senators is each state guaranteed?

• Representative---1, Senator---2

• Representative---2, Senator---1

• Representative---3, Senator---2

• Representative---1, Senator---1

What is the significance of Wesberry v. Sanders?

• 1 person/1 vote, Districts must have about the same amount of people

• 2 persons/1 vote, Districts can vary in population

• 1 person/2 votes, Districts must have about the same amount of people

• 1 person/1 vote, Districts can vary in population

Explain why gerrymandering is used.

• To give a political party an advantage in that district

• To ensure equal representation for all parties

• To create more competitive elections

• To increase voter turnout

What is the annual salary of a member of the House and Senate?

• $174,000

• $150,000

• $200,000

• $125,000

What is the role of the committee in Congress?

• Save time in the lawmaking process

• Approve presidential appointments

• Conduct foreign negotiations

• Manage state budgets

Why would the House or Senate refuse to seat a member?

• They do not meet the Constitutional requirements

• They belong to a different political party

• They have served too many terms

• They lack a college degree