American History Chapter 6 Quiz 2 Study Guide

How many members serve in the House of Representatives and how is the number for each state chosen?

• 435 members serve in the House of Representatives, and is chosen by the population count made every 5 years to determinate how many members represent each state

• 450 members serve in the House of Representatives and is chosen by the population count made every 10 years to determinate how many members represent each state

• 435 members serve in the House of Representatives, and is chosen by the population count made every 10 years to determinate how many members represent each state

What are qualifications for being a representative?

• Minimum education level, citizenship, residency, and voter registration.
• Minimum age 35 years old, live in the state where they are and have been U.S. citizens for 7 years.

• Minimum age 26 years old , residency, and employment history.

• Minimum age 25 years old, live in the state where they are and have been U.S. citizens for 7 years.

How long are terms for a representative?

• 1 year
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 2 years

How many Senators serve per state?

• 2 senators per each state

• 4 senators per each state

• 3 senators per each state

• 5 senators per each state

What are the qualifications for being a senator?

• At least 35 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, resident of the country.
• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, resident of the state represented.
• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, resident of any state.
• At least 40 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 15 years, resident of the city represented.

How long are terms for a senator?

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

What are the qualifications for president or Vicepresident?

• Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 14 years.
• Resident for 5 years
• Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 10 years.

• Must be a citizen for at least 10 years

What is the term for president, how many terms can they have, and what sets that limit?

• Five years, maximum of three terms, limited by the 25th Amendment.
• Four years, maximum of two terms, limited by the 22nd Amendment.
• Four years, unlimited terms, no constitutional limit.
• Three years, maximum of one term, limited by the 20th Amendment.

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?

• It created the system of lower district and circuit courts

• It established state courts as the highest authority.
• It created the Bill of Rights.
• It abolished the federal judiciary system.

What term does a federal judge serve and why?

• Federal judges are given life appointments to keep federal judges free party influence

• Federal judges are given four-year term to keep federal judges free party influence

• Federal judges are given Ten-year term to keep federal judges free party influence