2.1 Presentation

Congress is a _________ legislature

• unicameral

• bicameral

• tricameral

• none of the above

What are the two parts of Congress?

• House of Commons and President

• Supreme Court and Senate

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Executive and Legislative Branch

How is the number of representatives in the House determined?

• Each state gets an equal number

• It is based on the size of the state

• A census taken every ten years determines it

• The president chooses the number

Why does the House of Representatives have different numbers of representatives for each state?

• To give more power to smaller states

• To make sure larger populations have a stronger voice

• Because the Senate controls the House

• To limit the power of Congress

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every 4 years

• Every 3 Years

• Every 2 Years

• Every 10 Years

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a U.S. citizen for over 7 years

• Must be born in the United States

• Must live in the state they want to represent

How long do Senators serve

• 6 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

• Life time

How long do members of the House serve?

• 6 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

• Life time

Longer terms make representatives _______ influenced by public opinion

• more

• less

Shorter terms make representatives _______ influenced by public opinion

• more

• less