Questions about Representatives and Senators

How many representatives are there total?

• 435

• 100

• 535

• 50

What determines how many Reps a state gets?

• The state's population

• The state's land area

• The state's GDP

• The state's age

How many citizens are represented by a single rep?

• 500,000

• 700,000

• 1,000,000

• 1,500,000

How many representatives does Maryland have?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

How long is the elected term for a representative?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the leader of the House of Reps called?

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

What is the House’s special power over laws?

• The House can veto any law.

• The House can propose new laws.

• The House can amend laws without Senate approval.

• The House has the exclusive power to initiate laws.

How can the House remove other elected officials?

• By impeachment process

• By passing a resolution

• By holding a referendum

• By executive order

How many Senators are there total?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

What determines how many Senators a state gets?

• The population of the state

• The geographical size of the state

• Each state gets two Senators

• The economic status of the state