U.S. Government Quiz

What is the difference between a Trustee and a delegate?

• Trustee acts in the best interest of the people; Delegate does as the people want.

• Trustee does as the people want; Delegate acts in the best interest of the people.

• Trustee and Delegate have the same role.

• Trustee is more concerned with local issues; Delegate focuses on national issues.

Congress is made up of which two chambers?

• Senate and U.S. House

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Senate and Parliament

• House of Representatives and Parliament

How many people are there in Congress?

• 100

• 435

• 535

• 600

How large are the Senate’s districts?

• The entire state

• About 470,000 people

• A city

• A county

How large are House of Representatives’ districts?

• The entire state

• About 470,000 people

• A city

• A county

Who has the most power in the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• Vice President

• President

Who is the leader of the House?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• President

What is a benefit of being the majority party?

• More funding

• Get positions like House Speaker

• Longer terms

• More votes

What is the age requirement for the U.S. Senate?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

What is the term length for the Texas Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years