Chapter 5-1 Lecture Quiz

Define the term LEGISLATE.

How many chambers make up the US Congress?

How many Senators does each state receive?

What do we call people that politicians represent?

How many years is a term of office for a Senator?

• 2
• 4
• 6

Which chamber of Congress is nicknamed the "Upper Chamber?"

• House of Representatives
• Senate

Who is NOT a US Senator for Pennsylvania?

• Glenn Thompson
• John Fetterman
• Dave McCormick

How many districts in the US House of Representatives does PA get?

• 16
• 17
• 20

What is the act of redrawing district lines in a state called?

• Lame Duck
• Constiuency
• Gerrymandering
• Franking Privilege

How many of the 435 House members must run for reelection every 2 years?

• Only half of them.
• 1/3 of them.
• None of them.
• All of them.