Comparing the House and Senate

What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 535

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which chamber of Congress has the power to initiate impeachment proceedings?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Both

• Neither

Compare the constituent representation of a House member to that of a Senator.

• House members represent entire states, while Senators represent districts.

• House members represent districts, while Senators represent entire states.

• Both represent entire states.

• Both represent districts.

Explain the difference in debate rules between the House of Representatives and the Senate.

• The House allows unlimited debate, while the Senate has strict time limits.

• The Senate allows unlimited debate, while the House has strict time limits.

• Both have unlimited debate.

• Both have strict time limits.

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 21 years

Identify the leadership position that presides over the House of Representatives.

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

Discuss the role of the Senate in checking the Executive branch.

• The Senate can veto executive orders.

• The Senate confirms presidential appointments and ratifies treaties.

• The Senate can impeach the President.

• The Senate can override presidential vetoes.

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Analyze how the House of Representatives can check the Judicial branch.

• The House can appoint judges.

• The House can impeach federal judges.

• The House can veto judicial decisions.

• The House can amend the Constitution.