Chapter 10 GOVT

The Constitution creates a bicameral legislature for three reasons. What were the 3 reasons? (Choose all three)

• Practical
• Theoretical
• Congressional
• Historical
• Reciprocal

What is the regular period in time during which Congress conducts business called?

• Term
• Segment
• Session
• Meeting

Who is the only person who can call Congress into a special session?

• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• Majority Party Leader
• President

The Constitution provides that the total number of seats in the House shall apportioned (distributed) among the States on the basis of their respective what?

• Square Footage
• Economic Impact
• Franking Privilege
• Population

What are the 3 qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives? (Select 3)

• Minimum age of 25 years old
• Citizen for 7 years
• must reside in the state in which you are representing
• Minimum age of 30 years old
• Citizen for 9 years

Members of the House of Representatives serve how many years per term?

• 6 years
• 4 years
• 2 years
• 8 years

Representation to the Senate is based on what type of representation?

• Separate but equal
• Equal
• Equivalent
• Direct

What are the 3 qualifications to be a member of the Senate? (Select 3)

• Minimum age of 30 years old
• Citizen for 9 years
• must reside in the state in which you are representing
• Minimum age of 25 years old
• Citizen for 7 years

Members of the Senate serve how many years per term?

• 6 years
• 4 years
• 2 years
• 8 years

What makes the Senate a continuous body?

• all of it's seats are never up for election
• all of it's seats are always up for election
• the fact that the Senate makes up 50% of Congress
• the fact that there is always a majority party leader