Congressional Breakdown

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 6

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

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected as a representative in the House of Representatives?

• 21 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

Which of the following is a requirement for someone to be elected as a representative?

• Must be a United States citizen for at least five years

• Must be an inhabitant of the state they represent

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have a law degree

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Explain why the term length for representatives might influence their legislative priorities compared to senators.

• Representatives have longer terms, allowing them to focus on long-term projects.

• Representatives have shorter terms, which may lead them to focus on immediate concerns of their constituents.

• Representatives have the same term length as senators, so their priorities are similar.

• Representatives are not influenced by term length in their legislative priorities.

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Discuss the potential impact of the eligibility requirements for representatives on the diversity of the House of Representatives.

• The age requirement ensures only experienced individuals can be elected.

• The citizenship requirement may limit the diversity of candidates.

• The state inhabitant requirement encourages diversity.

• The requirements have no impact on diversity.

What is the citizenship requirement for someone to be elected as a representative in the House of Representatives?

• Must be a United States citizen for at least five years

• Must be a United States citizen for at least seven years

• Must be a United States citizen for at least nine years

• Must be a natural-born citizen

Compare the term lengths of representatives and senators and discuss how this might affect their roles in government.

• Both have the same term length, so their roles are similar.

• Representatives have shorter terms, which may lead to more frequent changes in policy focus.

• Senators have shorter terms, leading to more stability in policy focus.

• Representatives and senators have the same impact on policy due to equal term lengths.

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Why might the House of Representatives be considered less prestigious than the Senate?

• The House has more members, making individual influence smaller.

• The House has longer terms, reducing the frequency of elections.

• The House has fewer members, making it less influential.

• The House has the same prestige as the Senate.

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Who are the US Senators that Represent Georgia

• John Ossoff and Rich McCormick

• Rapheal Warnock and Rick McCormick

• Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff

• Raphael Warnock and Rich McCormick

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