US Government and Congress Quiz

What is the Legislative Branch of the US Government called?

• Gerrymander

• Congress

• Census

• Commander

How often is the census population count conducted?

• Every 13 years

• Every 7 years

• Every 12 years

• Every 10 years

• Other:

What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 21 years old

• Other:

What is the minimum number of years a person must have been a U.S. citizen to be eligible for election to the House of Representatives?

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

• Other:

The House of Representatives is made up of how many members?

• 420

• 435

• 360

• 200

What is the primary purpose of gerrymandering in the political process?

• To create districts that favor the political party in power

• To ensure equal representation based on population changes

• To adjust the number of seats in the House of Representatives

• To conduct a nationwide population census every decade

Which branch is often viewed as having the greatest authority?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

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

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Federal

• Judicial

What is the minimum number of House Representatives per state?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 20