U.S. Congress Test Review

What is one job of Congress?

• Enforce laws

• Run elections

• Make laws

• Judge crimes

How many total U.S. Senators are there?

• 435

• 100

• 100

• 50

How often are elections held for members of the House of Representatives?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every year

What is one requirement to be a Senator?

• Must be born in the U.S.

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must live in D.C.

• Must be a lawyer

Why does the House have more members than the Senate?

• It's more important

• It's based on population

• It was created first

• It represents states equally

Who is in charge of the Senate?

• Speaker of the Senate

• Chief Justice

• Majority Leader

• Vice President

What happens in a subcommittee?

• Voting on laws

• Reviewing details of bills

• Meeting with the President

• Writing the Constitution

Why are committees useful in Congress?

• They divide work among experts

• They pass all bills

• They vote for the President

• They stop all laws

What kind of committee includes both Senators and Representatives?

• Select

• Standing

• Subcommittee

• Joint

What type of committee deals with short-term problems?

• Standing

• Select

• Joint

• Party