Unit 3 Test Review

According to the U.S. Constitution, what is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

How many total members serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 538

Which amendment changed the way U.S. Senators are elected?

• 12th

• 17th

• 22nd

• 25th

Which chamber of Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Cabinet

Which of the following is the presiding officer of the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• President of the Senate (Vice President of the U.S.)

• Secretary of State

Which of the following best explains why the Founders gave House members a two-year term?

• To ensure senators have more power

• To make representatives more accountable to voters

• To reduce the influence of political parties

• To allow for rapid turnover in the Senate

What is one major effect of the 17th Amendment?

• Senators are appointed by state legislatures

• Senators are elected directly by the people

• The number of senators increased to 100

• The Senate gained the power to impeach the president

Which of the following is a difference between the House and Senate regarding legislative powers?

• The House can ratify treaties, but the Senate cannot

• The Senate has the sole power to declare war

• The Senate confirms presidential appointments, but the House does not

• The House must approve all federal judicial nominations

What is the primary role of a conference committee?

• To introduce bills in the House and Senate

• To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill

• To confirm presidential nominations

• To oversee executive agencies

Which of the following is an accurate description of the impeachment process?

• The Senate impeaches, and the Supreme Court holds the trial

• The House impeaches, and the Senate holds the trial

• The House and Senate must agree on impeachment by a two-thirds vote

• The President can overrule an impeachment